Additional Information, Links, and Forms

Case Information
Circuit Court Case Information
http://wasdmz2.courts.state.va.us/CJISWeb/circuit.html

Circuit Courts
Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet
http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/circuitinfo.pdf

Circuit Court Clerk
Circuit Court Clerk brief description of duties
http://www.vaclerks.org/duties.htm

Code of Virginia
Code of Virginia searchable database
http://leg1.state.va.us/000/src.htm

Concealed Handgun Permit
Any person twenty-one years of age or older may apply in writing to the clerk of the circuit court in which he or she resides, or if he or she is a member of the United States Armed Forces, the county or city in which he or she is domiciled, for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun. Application fee of $50 applies. Applications are available on line or at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/downloads/SP-248_Application_for_Concealed_Handgun_Permit_Rev_7-1-2011.pdf

Docket Control Procedures
Docket Control Procedures for the Fifth Judicial Circuit
http://www.suffolkva.us/citygovt/docs/docket-control-procedures.pdf

Fees
Land Recordation Fees & Costs
http://webdev.courts.state.va.us/cgi-bin/DJIT/ef_djs_ccdeed_calc.cgi
Civil Filing Fee Calculator
http://webdev.courts.state.va.us/cgi-bin/DJIT/ef_djs_ccfees_calc.cgi

General Forms
Circuit Court Forms
http://www.courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit/home.html

Inclement Weather Policy
The Suffolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office will adhere to the inclement weather opening or closing schedule announcements for the City of Suffolk Offices. These announcements are posted on the City website and advertised on local television stations.
Circuit Court closings are separate from the Clerk's Office and are provided by the Judge's staff to the local television stations.

Jury Information
The Answer Book for Jury Service
http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/jury.pdf

Land Records
Search land records from 1974 to present
http://suffolk.landrecordsonline.com/

Land Records Cover Sheet
Any deed or other instrument conveying or relating to an interest in real property must be filed with a cover sheet detailing the information contained in the deed or other instrument necessary for the clerk to properly index such instrument.
https://csa.landsystems.com/CSA/

Law Library
Suffolk Circuit Court Law Library
http://www.suffolkva.us/law-library/

Marriage License
Marriage licenses are issued from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Licenses may be purchased anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia and may be used anywhere in the Commonwealth. The marriage license fee is $30.00. Bride and Groom, must be present and must present a valid photo I.D. The marriage license is valid for 60 days. If the marriage does not take place within 60 days from the date the license was issued, a new license must be issued and additional fees must be paid.
http://www.suffolkva.us/citygovt/docs/application-marriage-license.pdf

Marriage Ceremony
The Clerk of Suffolk Circuit Court is authorized to perform the rites of marriage. He can perform a civil ceremony in his office by appointment only for the fee of $30.

Notary Public
A Notary Public is a person legally empowered to witness and certify documents and to take affidavits and depositions. Applications for appointment as a Notary Public are made to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The application forms are available at any Circuit Court Clerk's office or on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.
The applicant should receive notice that their application has been approved within 3 weeks of receipt. The notary then has sixty days to present themselves to the Circuit Court to take their oath of office and pick up their commission certificate. A Clerk's fee of $10 applies.
http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/Notary/notary.cfm

Passport Information
The Clerk's Office is a Passport Acceptance Facility for the U S. Dept. of State and accepts passport applications on its behalf. The passport execution fee payable to Clerk of Court is $25. Other fees apply and are payable by check or money order to U. S. Department of State and collected by Clerk of Court at time of application. The most current passport and other travel related information and forms can be obtained from U. S. Department of State. Forms are also available at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Request copies of Public Records
A registered user can electronically request and receive public documents on file in the Clerk's office for a fee.
https://www.clerkepass.com/Suffolk/

VA Judicial System
VA Judicial System
http://www.courts.state.va.us/main.htm

Wills, Trusts and Estates
A Guide to the Administration of Decedents' Estates in Virginia.
http://vba.affiniscape.com/associations/11069/files/adminguide.pdf