Find Civil Court Records in Goochland County

Goochland County civil court records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk at 2938 River Road West in Goochland, Virginia, part of the 16th Judicial Circuit. The clerk manages civil case filings, land records, judgments, and court documents going back to the county's earliest records. Civil court records for Goochland County are searchable online through the statewide CJISWeb system and through the county's own Secure Remote Access program. This page explains all the ways to find, view, and get copies of civil court records in Goochland County.

Goochland County Circuit Court Clerk

Amanda Adams serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for Goochland County. The clerk's main office is at 2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063. The mailing address is P.O. Box 196, Goochland, VA 23063. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (804) 556-5353 for general inquiries. The fax number is (804) 556-4962.

The clerk accepts payments by cash, check, money order, and credit card. Note that credit card payments carry a 4% surcharge. If you are paying for copies or filing fees in person, bring cash or a check to avoid the card processing fee. This is worth knowing before you make the trip to the courthouse on River Road West.

The county's Secure Remote Access (SRA) program lets title companies, lenders, and attorneys access Goochland County civil court records and land documents remotely without visiting the courthouse. This is a subscription-based service. Contact the clerk's office for current SRA pricing and enrollment details for Goochland County.

Goochland County Civil Court Records Online

The Virginia Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb) provides free online access to Goochland County civil court records. Select Goochland County from the locality list and search by party name, case number, or date. The system shows case type, filing date, parties, status, and docket history. No account or payment is needed to search CJISWeb.

Goochland County holds some of Virginia's oldest civil court records. Land records from 1728 and marriage records from 1730 are among the earliest surviving documents. Chancery causes run from 1731 to 1913, many of which have been digitized and may be accessible through the Library of Virginia. Birth and death records from 1853 to 1856 and 1877 are also part of the county's historic holdings. If you are researching older property disputes or family matters, the Library of Virginia is a key secondary source for Goochland County civil materials.

Filing Civil Cases in Goochland County

Civil cases are filed at the Goochland County Circuit Court Clerk's office on River Road West. Filing fees are set by Virginia Code § 17.1-275 and run from $100 for small claims to $400 for suits over $25,000. Local surcharges may be added. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card, though credit card payments add a 4% processing fee.

Attorneys may file electronically using the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System. Self-represented parties file in person at the clerk's office. Standard civil forms are at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, civil court records in Goochland County are public and may be inspected at the clerk's office at no charge. Copies are $0.50 per page for standard copies and $2.00 per certified document. Mail copy requests to P.O. Box 196, Goochland, VA 23063.

Note: Juvenile records, sealed orders, and expunged files are not available for public access regardless of the request method used.

Nearby Counties

Goochland County sits along the James River west of Richmond. Fluvanna County is to the west. Louisa County lies to the northwest. Henrico County borders to the east. Powhatan County is to the south. Cumberland County lies to the southwest. Each county has its own circuit court clerk handling civil records. The city of Richmond, adjacent to Henrico County, has its own independent circuit court and civil records system.