Historic Records & Deed Research

Division Responsibilities

The Historic Records and Deed Research Division maintains county court records dating from the formation of Loudoun County in 1757.

• Loudoun contains one of the most complete collections of court records in Virginia, and is one of only a few of Virginia’s ninety-eight counties whose records have not been destroyed by fire, war, or environmental factors. 
• We encourage you to research our online indexes, helpful links, and research tips prior to your visit.
• Please note no food or drink is allowed in the Historic Records.
• Copies of deeds and land records can be obtained by contacting the Historic Records & Deed Research Division by email or phone at 703-737-8775. Please note that the Historic Records office cannot conduct research, clients must have specific information regarding the documents being requested.

Upcoming Events

• October 14 2021-Virtual Program: The Ground Holds Secrets: Courthouse Archaeology (PDF)

Newsletter

• Little Gems Newsletter Volume VI Issue 1: 263 Years of Courthouse Construction (PDF)
• Historic Records Newsletter: "Little Gems"

Back to School

• Back to School: Education in Loudoun's Past (Video)
• Literary Fund: Primitive Beginnings to Free Education in Virginia (PDF)
• Back to School in the 1800s: An Overview of Pre-Civil War Schools & Academies and the Literary Fund Schools (PDF)
• Margaret Mercer: Educator & Abolitionist (PDF)
• Thomas Balch Library: Early Education (PDF)
• Edwin Washington Project (PDF)

National Dairy Month

• June 3 2021-Virtual Program: The Udderly Fantastic Dairy Industry in Loudoun County (Video)
• The Last Days of Dairy Farming in Loudoun County (PDF).
• The Udderly Fantastic Dairy Industry in Northern Virginia (PDF).

Women's History Month

• Nellie Blanche Hammerly The First Female Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court (PDF)

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Black History Month

• St. Louis Colored Colt Show Co. (PDF)
• 1902 Register of Colored Voters (PDF)
• Harriet Cook of Leesburg (PDF)
• Expanded Access to History: Loudoun’s Free Black and Enslaved Papers 1757-1865 (Video)
• Freedom Stories in the Free Black Records (PDF)
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Court Devices Policy

Electronic and digital devices, cellphones, cameras, laptops, tablets, and scanners are prohibited inside the Court House Complex.

*Please note: Court personnel are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. If you need assistance or advice, please see our Legal Aid and Links page.