How to Search Fauquier County, Virginia Records (Start Here)
Fauquier County, Virginia — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Circuit
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Virginia Circuit Courts case management system index of Fauquier County hearing dates and court records.
Court Records | General District
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General District Court of Fauquier County traffic, civil & criminal court records, court calendar, and process service query.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
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Sheriff Activity Reports
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Fauquier County Sheriff's Office daily activity logs.
Virginia Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Virginia registry.
sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax Records
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Fauquier County Treasurer real and personal property tax records and online payments, business license, and excise tax payments.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Fauquier County
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Fauquier County, Virginia county government official website.
Restaurant Inspections
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Fauquier County restaurant inspection reports from the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District.
Virginia Business Search
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Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Circuit
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Virginia Circuit Courts case management system index of Fauquier County hearing dates and court records.
Court Records | General District
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
General District Court of Fauquier County traffic, civil & criminal court records, court calendar, and process service query.
Jail & Inmate Records
Visit →
Sheriff Activity Reports
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office daily activity logs.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Fauquier County Treasurer real and personal property tax records and online payments, business license, and excise tax payments.
Business, Voter & Other
Fauquier County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Fauquier County, Virginia county government official website.
Restaurant Inspections
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Fauquier County restaurant inspection reports from the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Fauquier County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Fauquier County. For online case lookups, use Virginia OCIS — it covers Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Fauquier County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the Commissioner of the Revenue / County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Fauquier County? ▼
Virginia handles vital records at the state level through Virginia Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fauquier County.
Are Fauquier County records available online? ▼
Fauquier County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Are there independent cities near Fauquier County? ▼
Virginia has 38 independent cities that are not part of any county. If the address you're searching is inside an independent city (like Richmond, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach), that city has its own separate court and property offices — not Fauquier County's. Verify whether your address is in Fauquier County or in a nearby independent city.
Is there a statewide search that covers Fauquier County? ▼
For court records, yes — Virginia OCIS covers Fauquier County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fauquier County directly.
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