Sutherland, Virginia Public Records

The Clerk's staff knows the system inside and out, offering guidance on how to navigate court processes and helping with record requests so that local residents can get the judicial information they need.

For tax assessment data and other financial records related to property, the Dinwiddie County Commissioner of the Revenue at 14010 Boydton Plank Road offers additional assistance to residents navigating the details of property ownership in the community.

Virginia offers online voter registration through the Virginia Department of Elections at www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register. Eligible citizens must be 18 years old by the next general election and a resident of Virginia and the precinct where they wish to vote, with registration closing 22 days before any election. The state doesn't require party registration. Acceptable identification includes a Virginia driver's license number or Social Security number for online registration, and voters must present photo ID at the polls. As an unincorporated community, Sutherland doesn't hold municipal elections for mayor or town council. Instead, residents participate in Dinwiddie County, Virginia state, and federal elections. Polling place assignments depend on precinct boundaries, and voters can find their specific location using the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PublicContactLookup or by contacting the county Registrar. The November 2024 general election saw Dinwiddie County report approximately 60-65% voter turnout among registered voters, with roughly 12,000-13,000 ballots cast out of about 19,000-20,000 registered voters. The county supported Republican candidates in most statewide races, consistent with voting patterns across rural Southside Virginia. The November 3, 2026 election will be critical for local voters. Virginia does not have U.S. Senate seats up in 2026 (Senator Tim Kaine's term expires in 2024 and Senator Mark Warner's in 2026, but Warner's race would be in November 2026 if he seeks reelection). All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates will be on the ballot in 2025, since those races are held in odd-numbered years in Virginia. County-level races in 2026 may include Board of Supervisors seats, Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Clerk of Circuit Court, depending on term schedules. Residents should check the Dinwiddie County Registrar's website or the Virginia Department of Elections for specific candidate filings and ballot measures as the election approaches. Virginia offers several options for absentee voting, and any registered voter can vote absentee without providing an excuse. Early voting (in-person absentee) is available at the Dinwiddie County Registrar's Office beginning 45 days before Election Day through the Saturday before the election, with hours that typically include some evening and weekend options. To vote by mail, voters must submit an absentee ballot application by 11 days before Election Day through the Citizen Portal at vote.elections.virginia.gov or by paper application. Completed mail ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day and postmarked by Election Day if mailed. Public election records in Virginia include voter registration lists (available with restrictions to candidates and political parties), campaign finance reports (searchable at www.elections.virginia.gov/candidatepac-info/), candidate filings, and certified election results by precinct. The Virginia Department of Elections publishes detailed election results at https://results.elections.virginia.gov/, showing vote totals for Dinwiddie County and individual precincts including those serving the community. Historical election data is available dating back many election cycles. Voter registration information is considered confidential under Virginia Code § 24.2-444, with limited access granted only for election related purposes.