Harrisonburg County Court Records

According to Part Eleven of the Rules of the Supreme Court, court records are both administrative and case records. These records include items such as data, information, and documents created, collected, received, or maintained by the District or Circut Court about court administration or in connection with a particular case. Harrisonburg County court records typically contain information like the case, party, charge, hearing, service/process, disposition, judgment, garnishment, or appeal details. These records ensure accountability and transparency within the court system. It supports judicial research, historical documentation, and the enforcement of legal rights.

Are Court Records Public in Harrisonburg County?

Yes. The Virginia Public Records Act governs public access to court records. Specifically, administrative and judicial officer records are open to the public under Part Eleven of the Rules of the Supreme Court. This rule does not apply to case records, including documents maintained by the clerks of the courts of record (Virginia Code § 1-212) and courts not of record (Virginia Code § 16.1-69.5). Such records are open to public inspection Under the Virginia Code Titles 16.1 and 17.1. However, Virginia Law prohibits the public disclosure of some court records to protect privacy, the administration of justice, and the best interests of the Commonwealth.

Harrisonburg County Court Records Search

Individuals can perform Harrisonburg County court records search in the following ways:

• Online through the Officer of the Court Remote Access (OCRA)
• Over the phone at (540) 564-3113 or (540) 564-3114
• By mail by submitting a copy requests
• In-person via the public access terminal
• In-person over the counter
• Though online third-party vendors

Harrisonburg County Courts

The Rockingham Circuit Court serves the City of Harrisonburg in the 26th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. Harrisonburg County also shares a District Court with Rockingham County. The addresses of these courts are below:

Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court
53 Court Square
Room 132
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: (540) 564-3130
Fax: (540) 564-3096

Harrisonburg/Rockingham Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
53 Court Square, Suite 214
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: (540) 564-3370
Fax: (540) 564-3378

Rockingham Circuit Court
80 Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: (540) 564-3111
Fax: (540) 564-3127

Harrisonburg County Criminal Records

Requests for criminal records can be made by mail or in person at the Harrisonburg County Police Department. All applicants must show or send a valid ID to the office. Mail requesters can send a notarized Records Release Permission Form to the office. Those visiting the office should go to the Public Safety Building lobby office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, to submit the request. The office is located at:

Harrisonburg County Police Department
101 North Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: (540) 434-4436

Get Harrisonburg County Civil Court Records

Harrisonburg County civil records like torts, breach of contract, appointment of church trustees, adoption, divorce, annulment, conservatorships and/or guardianships of incapacitated adults or minors, and name changes are available at the Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The Clerk accepts requests via the following means:

• Online: The Officer of the Court Remote Access (OCRA) is the only online portal available for submitting divorce record requests, but it can only be utilized by attorneys. Authorized users must request access to the portal by completing the OCRA Agreement for Local Users and return it in person, online, or by mail. Attorneys part of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association can use the portal for free, but non-local attorneys will have to pay a $25 per month registration fee. Payment can be made by credit card, cash, check, or money order.
• By phone: Requesters can call (540) 564-3113 or (540) 564-3114 to obtain copies of civil records. This service costs 52¢ per page for plain copies and $2.08 per page plus a copy fee for certified copies payable by credit cards. Card transactions cost an extra 4% surcharge.
• By mail: Submit a copy request with the appropriate check or money order fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Civil Division. Mail services attract a 50¢ per page copy fee and $2 plus 50¢ for certified copies.
• In-person: Customers can visit the office from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, to use the public access computers or obtain copies of civil records over the counter. The fees are similar to those for mail requests but are payable by cash, checks, money orders, or credit cards.

Harrisonburg County Marriage Records

The Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office provides access to Harrisonburg County marriage records online, by phone, mail, and in person. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $2.50 each. The Clerk accepts payments by cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards, depending on the request method. Card transactions attract a 4% surcharge.

Online orders can be placed on the Marriage Search and Certified Copy Request portal using a name or marriage date. The Clerk’s Office will process and mail requests received before 4:00 pm on the same day. Those received after that time will be attended to the next business day.

Phone requests can be made at (540) 564-3126 or (540) 564-3124. They cost $2.60 plus a 4% surcharge because payment is by credit card. If requests are made before 4:00 pm, copies of Harrisonburg County marriage certificates will be mailed the same day.

In-person customers can visit the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Those who cannot come to the office can mail a copy request, including the couple’s names and marriage dates, with the appropriate fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Harrisonburg County Divorce Records

Individuals can find Harrisonburg County divorce records at the Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Civil Division. These records can be accessed online, by phone, mail, or in person at the courthouse. Plain copies of divorce records cost 50¢ per page, while certified copies cost $2 plus the cost for copies of the whole document. These fees can be paid by checks, cash, money orders, or credit cards (including an additional 4% surcharge fee).

An authorized person can use the Officer of the Court Remote Access (OCRA) to request divorce records online. Individuals who want to submit divorce record requests over the phone should know that plain copies cost an extra 2¢ per page, including the credit card surcharge. Certified copies cost an additional $0.08. The phone numbers to call are (540) 564-3113 or (540) 564-3114.

The Clerk’s office has public access computers that requesters can use to conduct divorce records searches in person. They can print out documents from the computer for a fee or seek the assistance of record staff. Mail applicants should send a copy of the request containing all information required to locate the desired record, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Harrisonburg County Birth and Death Records

In Harrisonburg County, Birth records become public records 100 years after the event, while death records become publicly available 25 years after the event. Confidential Harrisonburg County vital records are open to immediate family members. Individuals can obtain certified copies of birth and death records from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records (OVR) for a fee of $12. Anyone requesting a Harrisonburg birth record or death record must submit a photocopy of their identification. Applications for these records can be made via the following methods:

• Online: Applicants can complete the online application form, upload a valid ID, and electronically sign the document. They can also make payments online using a credit card. The OVR assigns a tracking ID to each application and sends status updates to the customer by email and SMS. The processing time takes two weeks.
• Mail: Send a completed Application for Certification of a Birth or Death Record Form to the OVR. Mail requests take four weeks to process.
• In-person: Individuals can walk into the OVR customer service lobby from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. The staff will give the customer an application form to complete and ask them to pay the mandatory fees when the record is located.
• Drop-off: Customers can drop off a completed application form at the front desk of the OVR. The OVR will mail the record to the requester or call them by phone when it is ready for pick-up. Those who want to pick up the record should ensure they drop off their forms at the office before 2:00 pm to ensure same-day service. Forms dropped off after 2:00 pm will be processed the next business day.

Harrisonburg County Probate Court Records

The Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk has an Online Records portal where individuals can view or copy probate court records. The search parameters are by name, recording date, document number, book, or page. The portal provides free probate court records indexes, but a subscription is required to view, download, or print images. Users can purchase a 15-minute subscription for $5.20, a monthly subscription costs $31.20, and a yearly subscription costs $374.40.

Paper copies of probate court records are also available by phone, by mail, and in person at the Clerk’s Office. Phone requests are the most costly among the available options, with plain copies priced at 52¢ per page and certified copies at $2.08 per page. Payments are made by credit cards with a 4% surcharge fee.

Harrisonburg County Property Records

The Real Estate office keeps all Harrisonburg County property records for assessment and taxation. It makes these records available electronically and physically at the office. Property records remotely available are accessible through the Online Real Estate Information System. Users can click the Search, Street Listing, or Map link at the top menu and enter the appropriate criteria in the search boxes to locate the appropriate record. The office can obtain paper copies of property records from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This service attracts a small fee. The office is located at:

City of Harrisonburg
Real Estate Department
409 South Main St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3610
Phone: (540) 432-7795

Individuals interested in obtaining property record cards can submit a request by emailing Lisa.Neunlist@harrisonburgva.gov or faxing (540) 432-8938.

Harrisonburg County Court Records Online

Most third-party sites, like virginiacourtrecords.us, allow users to search court records by name or case number. The search will return basic information about the case for free, but a subscription fee or a weekly access fee may be required to access unlimited court information. Most users find it convenient to use third-party platforms because they are usually user-friendly. However, information available on third-party sites may be inaccurate or incomplete, and users are advised to compare them with those obtained from third-party sources.