Essex County Clerk of the Circuit CourtDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Essex County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Essex County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Essex County. Essex County has 10,598 residents; the county seat is Tappahannock.
Virginia
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Essex County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Address
- 305 Prince Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560
- Phone
- (804) 443-3541
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Website
- essexva.govCounty site: essex-virginia.org
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Richmond CountyRichmond County · seat Warsaw~11.1 mi
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Westmoreland CountyWestmoreland County · seat Montross~13.9 mi
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for King and Queen CountyKing and Queen County · seat King and Queen~15.2 mi
- King William County Clerk of the Circuit CourtKing William County · seat King William~17.9 mi
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Caroline CountyCaroline County · seat Bowling Green~23.7 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Essex County or the State of Virginia.
Who records deeds in Essex County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Essex County are recorded by the Essex County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The office is at 305 Prince Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560.
Where do I get a marriage license in Essex County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Essex County.
What is the phone number of the Essex County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
(804) 443-3541, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Essex County Clerk of the Circuit Court website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Essex County or the State of Virginia. The official website is essexva.gov.