Prince George County, VA Property Records: Search Deeds, Owners, Tax Records, and Maps

In Prince George County, three offices manage property records. The Assessor’s Office maintains parcel data and assessment information for over 16,000 land parcels across the county's 282 square miles. The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains recorded property documents, while the Treasurer's Office keeps tax records.

Listed homes typically receive purchase offers within 23 to 42 days, which is slightly slower than the statewide average. Single-family detached homes account for the most housing units in the county.

Recent records reveal the underlying factors influencing the local real estate market, with a median home value of $240,600 and median rent of $1,209, alongside a median household income of $73,906 and a median real estate tax rate of 0.76 as a percentage of the property's assessed value.

How to Look Up Prince George County Property Records

To look up property records in Prince George County, use the online portals provided by the various county departments. The Clerk of the Circuit Court provides access to deeds, deeds of trust, and other land instruments, while the Real Estate Assessor’s Office maintains an online database for property information. To look up tax records, search through the Treasurer’s Office.

Who Keeps Prince George County Property Records?

Property records in Prince George County are available to anyone under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The following county departments officially keep these records:

• The Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office maintains recorded real estate documents, such as deeds, deeds of trust, affidavits, powers of attorney, liens, and plats.

• The Real Estate Assessor’s Office handles property information related to valuations and ownership, such as parcel number, sales history, ownership data, and assessed values.

• The Treasurer’s Office keeps tax information for all real property in the county, including tax bills, payment history, and delinquent taxes.

How to Search Prince George County Property Records Online

To search Prince George County property records online, follow these steps:

1. Visit the county’s Property Online Database and conduct a property lookup by address or owner’s name to locate the parcel. The search results will include the property’s parcel number, PID, and description (block, lot, and unit).
2. Go to Virginia’s Circuit Court Secure Remote Access system to access land records held by the county’s Clerk of the Circuit Court. Select the county under the available courts tab on the portal to search the index by name, recorded date range, instrument number, book/page, or description.
3. Obtain the latest deed for the property to confirm the grantee’s information. Deeds help verify the chain of title and ensure all prior land transactions are legally accounted for. Verify that the grantor named on a deed matches the grantee in the preceding deed.
4. Search for deeds of trust, liens, and similar land documents through the Secure Remote Access system. Review them to identify potential encumbrances or claims against the property.
5. Verify the property’s tax status through the Treasurer’s Office. Access the treasurer’s payment portal to check tax bills, current balances, tax debts, and payment history.

Clerk of the Circuit Court: Deeds, Deeds of Trust, and Plats

The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's County records property documents and maintains land records. Documents maintained by the Clerk include:

• Deeds, including general and special warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds

• Deeds of trust, releases, assignments, and modifications

• Judgment liens, mechanic's liens, and state and federal tax liens

• Easements, restrictive covenants, and powers of attorney

• Subdivision plats, condominium plats, and surveys

The county’s deeds and land records index from 1842 to the present is available online through Virginia’s Secure Remote Access system.

The Assessor’s Office: Ownership, Values, and Parcel Data

In Prince George County, the Real Estate Assessor’s Office assesses all parcels annually and maintains property information. Virginia assesses a parcel at 100% of its fair market value. The assessor makes the following property information available on its Property Online Database:

• The current owner of record for any parcel

• The parcel number, PID, and legal description

• Assessed land value and improvement value

• Property characteristics such as square footage, year built, and acreage

• Parcel maps and property sketches

• Any elderly, disabled, or veteran exemption on file

Treasurer: Tax Bills and Payments

The Treasurer's Office is responsible for collecting all property taxes in Prince George's County. Real estate tax bills are mailed in two equal installments and are due on June 5 and December 5. Property owners typically receive each bill 30 to 45 days before the due date.

Property Tax in Prince George County: Rates, Exemptions, and Appeals

Va. Code tit. 58.1, subt. III governs local property assessments and taxation for Prince George County. The real estate tax bill is calculated by dividing the assessed value by 100, and then multiplying that number by the current tax rate set by the Board of Supervisors. A property's assessed value and tax bill may change every two years due to reassessments conducted by the county assessor.

Exemptions and relief

Appealing your assessment

Anyone who is unsatisfied with their property assessment in Prince George County can file an appeal with the Assessor's Office. The appeal may be based on property data errors, comparable sales, or lack of uniformity in similar properties. The assessor will review the appeal and may change the valuation or keep it the same.

If you disagree with the decision, file a request for an appeal hearing with the Board of Equalization (BOE) by June 1. Property owners can also appeal directly to the Prince George County Circuit Court.

GIS Maps and Parcel Viewer

The Prince George County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Office provides public access to property boundaries, zoning districts, and aerial imagery of all parcels through its Online Interactive Map. Find parcels on the map by address, owner name, or parcel number.

The Virginia GIS Clearinghouse provides public access to GIS and mapping data for land parcels located in the state.

Foreclosure and Tax Sales

Virginia conducts two types of property foreclosure, depending on the specifics of the situation.

Trustee foreclosure

This non-judicial foreclosure process involves the trustee selling the property at auction to satisfy debts against it. This is done after the property owner receives written notice of the foreclosure at least 60 days before the auction. This process also mandates public advertising of the auction. The owner cannot redeem the property after the sale.

Judicial tax sale

Under Va. Code 58.1-3965, the Treasurer's Office in Prince George County can refer tax-delinquent properties for judicial tax sale. These properties typically have unpaid real estate taxes for more than two years and will be auctioned to recover the debts. The county will file a complaint in the Circuit Court, and the judge may issue a decree of sale upon review. The property owner can redeem the property before the auction sale by paying the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and other applicable fees.

Costs to Access Property Records

The following fees may apply to access property records in Prince George County:

The recordation tax is governed by Va. Code 58.1-801, and the grantor's tax by Va. Code 58.1-802. Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court to confirm the county’s fee schedule, or use the Circuit Court Deed Calculation.

How to Record a Document

Under Va. Code 17.1-223, the Clerk of the Circuit Court records property documents, including deeds, deeds of trust, and other instruments under Title 55.1. To record documents in the county, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the document with Virginia’s formatting rules, including notarization, page size, proper margins, and valid addresses. The Clerk also requires a cover sheet for recording land records.
2. Calculate applicable fees for recording documents. This includes local and state recordation tax fees, grantor's tax, and the Clerk’s recording fees. The Deed Calculation Tool can help determine recording costs.
3. Submit the document to the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office in person, by mail, or through an approved e-recording vendor.
4. The Clerk will return the original document after it has been officially recorded. The document becomes available in the county’s land records.

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