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Arlington County, Virginia

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records  •  County Military Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records
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Arlington County was originally named Alexandria County. It was formed from a part of Fairfax County that was ceded to the U.S. government in 1789 but was returned to Virginia in 1846. The county name was changed in 1920 to Arlington, the name of the Custis family mansion (former home of Robert E. Lee), which is located in the county. Its area is 25 square miles, and the county seat is Arlington. The population is 189,453 according to the 2000 census.

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Arlington County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Virginia Court, Probate & Land Records, Tax Records and Marriage Records

Arlington County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1801, Land Records from 1669, Probate Records from 1778 and Court Records from 1772 and is located at the County Courthouse on 1400 North Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201-2622, (703) 228-3000 .

Arlington County Treasurer has Tax Records and is located at Office of the Treasurer, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 201, Arlington, Virginia 22201; 703-228-4000.

Below is a list of online resources for Arlington County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Arlington County Court Records.

Arlington County, VA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Virginia or Research In Vital Records

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! The information contained below is not guaranteed, as addresses and prices change frequently. It is recommended that you confirm the price and address by calling the vital records office before you place your order.

How to obtain copies of Arlington Co., Virginia vital records, such as Arlington Co birth certificates, Arlington Co death certificates, Arlington Co marriage licenses & Arlington Co divorce decrees.

Virginia Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information. Vital Statistics include the official recordation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates. Bible records, cemetery records, and church records are private sources that may supplement the official records.

Arlington County Department of Human Services, 2100 Washington Blvd., Arlington VA 22204

  • Arlington Co Birth Certificate: available from June 1912 to present. Birth Certificates are issued or from the State office. Birth Certificates are public information 100 years after the date of the event
  • Arlington Co Death Certificates: available from June 1912 to present. Death Certificates are issued or from the State office. Death Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event
  • Arlington Co Marriage Certificate: available from 1853 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Marriage Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event.
  • Arlington Co Divorce Decrees: available from 1918 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Divorce Decrees are public information 50 years after the date of the event.

Order Virginia Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce Decree and Marriage Certificates from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person. Due to limited resources they are unable to conduct geneology searches. Contact the Library of Virginia for assistance at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/.

Below is a list of online resources for Arlington County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Arlington County Vital Records.

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Arlington County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records or Virginia Census Records

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Arlington County, Virginia are 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Arlington County are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

Below is a list of online resources for Arlington County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Arlington County Census Records.

1810 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1820 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1830 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1840 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1850 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1860 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1870 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1880 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1890 Arlington County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)

1900 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1910 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1920 Arlington County, VA Census Records

1930 Arlington County, VA Census Records

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Arlington County, VA Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Research In Colonial & United States Wars From Earliest to 1865

Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

Below is a list of online resources for Arlington County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Arlington County Military Records.

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Arlington County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

There are many churches and cemeteries in Arlington County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Arlington County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Arlington County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Arlington County Cemetery & Church Records.

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Arlington County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Below is a list of online resources for Arlington County Church & Bible Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Arlington County Church & Bible Records Records.

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