Nottoway County

Nottoway County is located in the Southside region of south-central Virginia, including approximately 316 square miles of rolling piedmont scene. Nottoway County seat is Nottoway, a small unincorporated community, though the Town of Blackstone serves as Nottoway County's principal commercial center. Established in 1789 from Amelia County, Nottoway County has a population of approximately 15,597 residents according to recent census estimates. Nottoway County's name derives from Nottoway Indians, an Iroquoian-speaking tribe indigenous to Nottoway County. Major landmarks include Fort Pickett, a Virginia Army National Guard installation that has served as a significant military training facility since 1942, and Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, site of one of the final major battles of the Civil War in April 1865. Nottoway County is bisected by U.S. Route 460 and contains portions of Interstate 85, providing strategic transportation corridors. Agriculture remains an important part of Nottoway County's heritage, with tobacco, soybeans, and livestock production historically dominant. Nottoway County Courthouse is located at 328 W Courthouse Road, Nottoway County, VA 23955. The Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains land records, court documents, and vital records at this location. The Commissioner of the Revenue, located at 340 Courthouse Road, handles property assessments and business licensing. Nottoway County Treasurer, also at the Courthouse complex, manages tax collection and property tax records. What makes Nottoway County unique is its blend of rural agricultural character, military presence through Fort Pickett, and strategic location between Richmond and the North Carolina border.

The Nottoway County Virginia Circuit Court serves Nottoway County, Virginia and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Virginia online court portal.

Nottoway County Virginia Circuit Court is located in Nottoway, VA. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and juvenile matters. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Inmate lookup services are available by contacting the jail directly at or visiting the facility in person during business hours; online inmate rosters may be accessed through third-party Virginia inmate databases.
• Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq.) governs public access to arrest records, though certain investigative records may be exempt.
• Citizens can request arrest records by submitting written requests to the Sheriff's Office, specifying the individual's name and approximate date of arrest.
• Booking photos and mugshots are generally considered public records in Virginia and may be obtained through formal FOIA requests to the Sheriff's Office, though fees for copying and research time may apply.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Nottoway County General District Court, sharing the courthouse facility, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil matters under $25,000, preliminary hearings for felonies, and small claims disputes.
• The Clerk of Circuit Court charges fees for certified copies of documents: typically $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus a $2 certification fee.
• Remote access fees may apply for certain records, and payment is accepted in cash, check, or money order.

• The Clerk's Office provides public access terminals for in-person searches during business hours.
• An online land records search may be available through the Clerk's website or through third-party vendor Fidlar Technologies, though access policies and subscription fees vary.
• Citizens can search property tax information online through Nottoway County's GIS mapping system or property tax database if available on Nottoway County government website at www.Nottoway County.org.
• Certified copies of recorded land documents cost $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus $2 for certification.
• Requests can be made in person, by mail with prepayment, or online if remote access is enabled.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Death certificates for deaths occurring in Nottoway County are also available from the Clerk's Office at the same fee schedule.
• Processing time for in-person requests is usually same-day or next business day; mail requests typically take 7-10 business days.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital records with additional processing fees.
• Marriage licenses are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Nottoway County; couples must apply in person, pay the license fee (approximately $30), and observe the required waiting period unless waived.
• Divorce records are court records filed with the Circuit Court Clerk and are accessible as part of the civil case file, subject to court records access procedures and fees.