Tazewell County

Tazewell County, Virginia is located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth, located in the Appalachian Mountains along the border with West Virginia. Tazewell County was established in 1799 and named after Henry Tazewell, a United States Senator from Virginia. Tazewell County seat is Tazewell County, a historic town that is the administrative center. Tazewell County includes approximately 520 square miles of mountainous terrain and has a population of around 40,000 residents according to recent estimates. Tazewell County is known for its rich coal mining heritage, stunning natural beauty including Burke's Garden—often called "God's Thumbprint"—a high-altitude bowl-shaped valley considered one of the most scenic spots in Virginia. Major communities include the Town of Tazewell area, Richlands, and Cedar Bluff. Tazewell County is traversed by US Route 19 and US Route 460, connecting it to larger regional centers. Public records in Tazewell County are maintained by several key offices: Tazewell County Circuit Court Clerk located at 101 East Main Street, Tazewell County, VA 24651, handles court records, land deeds, and vital records; the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office manages property assessments and business licenses; and the County Treasurer's Office at Tazewell County Government Center handles property tax collections. Tazewell County's economy has historically been tied to coal extraction, agriculture, and timber, though recent decades have seen diversification efforts. Tazewell County's natural resources and Appalachian culture make Tazewell County a unique part of Virginia's heritage.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• The jail roster provides booking information, charges, bond amounts, and expected release dates.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are generally considered public records and are often available through the jail's online inmate search system or by specific request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and related documentation.

Jail & Inmate Records

• In Virginia, the bond or bail process allows for the temporary release of an inmate pending trial, and information on posting bail can be obtained from the detention center staff.

Court records for this county include civil cases, criminal cases, traffic violations, and family law matters handled by the local Circuit, District, or Superior Court.

• Certified copies of court documents cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.

Property records for Tazewell County, Virginia are maintained by the Tazewell County Clerk of the Circuit Court. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Tazewell County.

🔗 https://vacourts.gov

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

• The state office maintains records statewide from 1912 to present and offers expedited service and online ordering through VitalChek for an additional fee.
• Processing time for vital records requests is typically 2-4 weeks for mail requests and immediate for walk-in requests if the record is readily available.
• Divorce records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk as part of court case files and can be accessed as public court records, with certified copies available for appropriate fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Most businesses operating in Tazewell County must obtain a local business license, known as a Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL), with fees based on gross receipts and business classification.
• The SCC Clerk's Office (phone: 804-371-9733) provides certified documents for a fee.