Bristol County, VA Public Records

28th Circuit Court
497 Cumberland St
Courthouse
Bristol, VA 24201 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 276-645-7321
F: 276-821-6097
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $4,500, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed or adoption records released
28th General District Court
497 Cumberland St, Rm 208
Bristol, VA 24201 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 276-645-7321
F: 276-821-6097
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,001, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed records released

Bristol County, VA Vital Records

Contact the Bristol City Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Bristol City
Clerk of Circuit Court
497 Cumberland St, Rm 210
Courthouse
Bristol, VA 24201 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 276-645-7321
Fax: 276-821-6097
Recorded Documents

Bristol County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Bristol County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 12.9 sq mi
Population (2009): 17,690
  • Females: 54.2%
  • White: 91.8%
  • Black/African American: 6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 323
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 72.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.18
Housing Units (2000): 8,469
Homeownership Rate (2000): 65.1%
Migration Flow to Bristol County, VA from (2007-2008):

Bristol County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $0
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $0
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $0
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $0
  • Government: $0
Employed (2000): 7,179
Unemployed (2000): 499
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $0
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $53,435 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $67,007 (thou. dol.)

Bristol County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 217
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Deaths (2007): 230
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.6

Bristol County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 73
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 15
  • Aggravated Assault: 44
Property Crimes (2008): 709
  • Burglary: 127
  • Larceny-Theft: 543
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 39

Bristol County Genealogy Records