Question 1

Who handles court records in Arlington County?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Arlington County. For online case lookups, use Virginia OCIS — it covers Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.

Question 2

Who handles property records in Arlington County?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Arlington County?

Accepted Answer

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 Arlington County.

Question 4

Are Arlington County records available online?

Accepted Answer

Online access in Arlington County is limited. We list 8 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.

Question 5

Are there independent cities near Arlington County?

Accepted Answer

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 Arlington County's. Verify whether your address is in Arlington County or in a nearby independent city.

Question 6

Is there a statewide search that covers Arlington County?

Accepted Answer

For court records, yes — Virginia OCIS covers Arlington County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Arlington County directly.

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