Henrico County Records
Henrico County Public Records
Locate Henrico County land records, property assessments, tax bills, permits, and select court files, with the right starting inputs and guidance on when to request certified copies.
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Jurisdiction
County of Henrico, Virginia
Land Records Held By
Circuit Court Clerk (county level)
Property Data Offices
Real Estate Assessment, Treasurer, GIS Mapping
Certified Vital Records
Virginia Vital Records (state level)
Immediate Starting Points
- Start with the grantor–grantee land records index to find deeds, liens, and plats; capture deed book and page for copy requests.
- Check parcel and owner details in the county assessment or parcel search to confirm the Parcel ID/GPIN tied to an address.
- Verify real estate tax bills and payment status using Parcel ID or owner name before requesting payoff or closing documentation.
- Search civil and probate file indexes when you need a case number or docket details connected to property or estate matters.
- Confirm building permits, inspections, and zoning approvals by address to review improvement history and compliance.
Record Routing
- Deeds, Liens, Plats → Circuit Court Clerk
- Property Assessment & Characteristics → Real Estate Assessment
- Real Estate Tax Bills & Payments → Treasurer / Tax Collector
- Permits & Inspections → Building Inspections
- Civil & Probate Files → Circuit Court Clerk
Use These Search Inputs
- Grantor/Grantee Name
- Parcel ID / GPIN
- Street Address
- Deed Book and Page
- Case Number / Docket
- Subdivision or Tax Map Number
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court Clerk (Henrico County) — Land Records | Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats | Index search by grantor/grantee; filter by date or instrument; note deed book/page for copy requests | Virginia land instruments are recorded at county circuit courts; Henrico’s index anchors chain of title and lien research. |
| Real Estate Assessment (County) | Parcel ID/GPIN, legal description, land/building data, assessed values | Lookup by address, owner name, or Parcel ID/GPIN; review assessment history and characteristics | Links an address to the correct parcel and legal description used on deeds and tax accounts. |
| Treasurer / Tax Collector (County) | Real estate tax bills, balances, receipts, delinquency status | Account lookup by Parcel ID, owner name, or address; view current and prior year activity | Confirms fiscal status for parcels in Henrico, supporting closings and due diligence. |
| GIS Mapping (County) | Parcel boundaries, overlays, zoning layers, aerials | Map search by address or Parcel ID/GPIN; identify adjacent parcels and overlay layers | Visual verification of parcel extent and context improves legal description and assessment matching. |
| Building Inspections / Permitting (County) | Permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy | Address or parcel-based permit history lookup; filter by permit type or date | Shows improvements and compliance that affect value, use, and risk. |
| Virginia Business Registry (State) | Entity status, formation documents, registered agent | Search by business name or entity ID | Matches grantor/grantee business names on Henrico recordings to the correct legal entities. |
Henrico County FAQs
Where are deeds and liens recorded for Henrico County properties?
At the Circuit Court Clerk. Search the grantor–grantee index, note the deed book and page, and request plain or certified copies as needed.
How do I find the Parcel ID or GPIN for a Henrico address?
Use the county parcel or assessment search to match the street address to the Parcel ID/GPIN, then use that ID across tax and GIS sources.
Which office handles real estate tax payments and receipts?
The County Treasurer. Locate the account by Parcel ID, owner name, or address to view balances, payment history, and due dates.
Can I obtain certified birth or death records at the county level?
Request certified birth and death records from Virginia’s state vital records office; the county clerk manages certain licenses but not state vital certificates.