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Charlotte County, Virginia

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Charlotte County was named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III. It was formed from Lunenburg County in 1764. Its area is 471 square miles, and the county seat is Charlotte Court House. The population is 12,472 according to the 2000 census.

Charlotte County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

 Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1765, Land Records from 1765, Probate Records from 1765 and Court Records from 1765 and is located at the County Courthouse on PO Box 38, 125 David Bruce Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923; (434) 542-5147

Charlotte County Treasurer has Tax Records and is located at PO Box 267, 201 David Bruce Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923; Phone: (434) 542-5125.

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

Charlotte 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 Charlotte Co., Virginia vital records, such as Charlotte Co birth certificates, Charlotte Co death certificates, Charlotte Co marriage licenses & Charlotte 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.

Charlotte County Health Department, 270 David Bruce Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923; Phone:(434) 542-5251


  • Charlotte 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
  • Charlotte 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
  • Charlotte 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.
  • Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Charlotte County Vital Records.

Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Charlotte County Census Records.

1790 Charlotte County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1800 Charlotte County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1810 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1820 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1830 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1840 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1850 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1860 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1870 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1880 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1910 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1920 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

1930 Charlotte County, VA Census Records

Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Charlotte County Military Records.

Charlotte County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

Charlotte County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

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

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