Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office The Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office serves the citizens of Southampton County and the City of Franklin. Richard L.

Southampton County Courthouse Complex
8:00AM-4:30PM

22350 MAIN STREET
COURTLAND, VA 23837

*BUSINESS HOURS*
MON - FRI
8:00AM - 4:30PM
LAST RECORDING ACCEPTED AT 4PM

~MAILING ADDRESS~
PO BOX 190
Courtland, VA 23837 Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, excluding federal holidays. No payments or land recordings will be accepted after 4:00PM. Clerk's Office Responsibilities:
*Filing

of all Civil Suits
*Docketing and Filing of Criminal Actions
*Docketing and Filing of Lower Court Appeals
*Recording real estate records and plats
*Probating Wills
*Issuing Notary Public oaths
*Issuing Public Office oaths
*Issuing Marriage Licenses
*Holding Military discharge forms (DD-214)
*Issuing Concealed Handgun Permits
*U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility

Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office houses records as far back as 1749. Prior records are housed in the Isle of Wight Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Francis is serving his third term as Clerk of the Circuit Court. He was first elected in November of 2007 and took office in January of 2008. He was reelected in November of 2015 and 2023. His staff is made up of 6 Deputy Clerks. Melanie Cross, Chief Deputy Clerk; Theresa Kannan, Criminal Deputy Clerk; Kathy Everett, Civil Deputy Clerk; Shayna Hill, Jury and Records Room Deputy Clerk; Reneé Mead, Marriage Celebrant and Recording Deputy Clerk; Celia Sadler, Bookkeeper and Probate Deputy Clerk.

04/23/2026

***Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Jury Selection***
If you were summoned to appear for jury selection, you do NOT need to appear.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!

04/17/2026

***Monday, April 20, 2026 Jury Selection***
If you were summoned to appear for jury selection, you do NOT need to appear.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!

04/03/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Paralegal - Southampton County/City of Franklin Commonwealth's Attorney
Salary: $50,000 with benefits.

Qualifications: Completion of a paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association or graduation from a college or university with a related degree. A minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent paralegal work or closely related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position. Computer and software knowledge is a plus.
Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment.

Job Description: Provide quality paraprofessional work in support of the staff of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Organize litigation files and review and organize records as needed. Draft routine legal documents under direct attorney supervision. Prepare and draft briefs, opinions, motions, orders, affidavits, subpoenas, and other documents to facilitate prosecution under attorney supervision.
Provide litigation support from initial opening of the file through discovery and trial, file legal documents with courts, data entry, and preparation of exhibits. Respond to routine information requests from other departments, criminal justice agencies, and the public. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Application: Submit County application and resume to [email protected]. County website: www.southamptoncounty.org. This position will remain open until filled. EOE.

04/03/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Administrative Assistant -
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Southampton County/City of Franklin

The administrative tasks include, but are not limited to: preparing, maintaining, updating and filing legal documents, computer skills, use of related software programs and typical office equipment, answering incoming telephone calls and greeting visitors, and various correspondence and other administrative paperwork. Organizational skills are essential. Will be required to pass a background check.

Please submit Southampton County application, found at www.southamptoncounty.org, and resume to
[email protected]
This position will remain open until filled. EOE

03/30/2026

***Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Jury Selection***
***Monday, April 6, 2026 Jury Selection***
If you were summoned to appear for jury selection, for either the 1st or 6th of April, you do NOT need to appear, for either date.
Thank you for your willingness to serve.

03/20/2026

Due to the power outage the Clerk’s Office and Courthouse complex is closed the rest of the day.
Friday, March 20, 2026

03/16/2026

*EARLY CLOSING*
Due to the possibility of hazardous weather conditions, the Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
will close today Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:15AM.

03/13/2026

***Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Jury Selection***
If you were summoned to appear for jury selection, you do NOT need to appear.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Protect Your Property with VADeed Alert 🏠The Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is pleased to announce the ...
03/10/2026

Protect Your Property with VADeed Alert 🏠

The Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is pleased to announce the release of VADeed Alert System.

I encourage property owners to sign up for VADeed Alert, a completely free notification service that helps you stay informed about activity related to your property. VADeed Alert sends email notifications when certain documents are recorded in the land records that match your name or Tax Map/Parcel ID number. These alerts can help provide early awareness of possible deed fraud or unauthorized filings.

✅ Free and voluntary
✅ Available to all Virginia property owners
✅ Easy to enroll and manage
Sign up today: https://risweb.vacourts.gov/VADeedAlert/ #/login

If you have questions about VADeed Alert or land records in Southampton County or the City of Franklin, please contact the Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at (757) 653-2200.

03/06/2026

***Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Jury Selection***
If you were summoned to appear for jury selection, you do NOT need to appear.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!

02/26/2026

***Monday, March 2, 2026 Jury Selection***
If you were summoned to appear for jury selection, you do NOT need to appear.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Address

22350 Main Street
Courtland, VA
23837

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17576532200

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