Circuit Court

 The Honorable Thomas B. Hoover, Judge
Karen A. Butler, Clerk
P. O. Box 98
12001 Courthouse Circle
New Kent, VA 23124
Phone: (804) 966-9520

Office Hours: Records are available to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri.

Recordation ceases at 4:00 p.m.

New Kent County Circuit Court houses permanent land records dating from September 1864, marriage licenses from 1858, and probate records from September 1864. Civil and criminal cases, judgments, and financing statements are also available to the public in person. Some information regarding civil and criminal cases may be available via the Supreme Court of Virginia website www.courts.state.va.us. As well, some information regarding our land records may be available through the Commissioner of Revenue’s website or www.visionappraisal.com.

Copies are generally $.50 per page with an additional $2 per certification. We do not fax copies. You may send a written request with a specific book and page reference, payment and a self addressed stamped envelope and we will mail you the copies you request. Our records are available to the public and we can help you search if you come to our office in person. The circuit court staff does not act as a title searcher would and does not perform searches but we will assist you in any way that we can.

Any forms available are provided through the Supreme Court of Virginia website. Forms are not typically used in circuit court and if you have questions legal advice needs to be sought. There are public law libraries and Legal Aid (804) 648-1012 to assist you if you cannot hire an attorney.

The circuit court hears cases appealed from the district courts. It is important to note that court fees from lower courts will be assessed in addition to any court fees or fines imposed in circuit court. Payments of monies owed the circuit court need to be made in person or by mail; we do not accept credit card payments over the phone.

The circuit court issues marriage licenses. This is a state license and may be applied for in any circuit court. We request that you come between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Both parties will need to be present and must have valid photo identification. We also request that you bring a certified copy of your final decree if you have been divorced. A marriage license costs $30 and is valid for 60 days. If not used within 60 days you will need to return the license to the court.