The Clerk of the Circuit Court is one of the five constitutional officers and is elected to an eight-year term by the registered voters of the County. The Clerk is the chief administrative officer of the Court who handles administrative matters for the court such as managing the court's docket and juries, processing all criminal files, and preparing, recording and maintaining court orders, subpoenas and pleadings.

The Clerk processes and files all Circuit Court suits and appeals from the lower court. The Clerk has the authority to probate wills and grant administration of estates. The Clerk also serves as record keeper for the County; recording deeds, including deeds of trust, plats and other documents relating to land. Other transactions and recordings processed by the Clerk's Office include judgments, fictitious names, financing statements, partnerships, marriage licenses, military discharges, concealed weapon permits, and a variety of appointments, including ministers and notaries.

Judges of the Buckingham County Circuit Court include the Honorable Richard S. Blanton (presiding judge), the Honorable William L. Wellons (chief judge), and the Honorable Leslie M. Osborn. Some services that the Clerk offers to Buckingham County citizens include:

• Concealed Weapons Permit

• Notary Public 

• Application to become a Notary  

• Filing Law and Chancery Suits  

• Genealogy Researches (will assist the individual in searching)  

• Marriage Licenses  

• Land Records

• Probating  Wills

• Other Court Services

Helpful Links:

• Deed Calculator --This can help you when estimating the cost of a deed

• VSP Forms -- This link takes you to the Virginia State Police Website which contains many forms

• Virginia Notary Public -- This link is the form needed to apply to become a notary public. These are also available in the Clerk's Office.

• Passports -- Download a form to obtain a passport

• Virginia's Judicial System, Search for court personnel, Judges, Magistrates, Forms, Case Information, and Fees.

• VA Department of Vital Records 

• Map of Circuits and Districts

• Map of the 10th Virginia Circuit