Clerk of Circuit Court

The Clerk of Circuit Court's responsibilities include:


Recording deeds, surveys and other real estate-related documents

Issuing marriage licenses and concealed weapon permits

Processing divorces, adoptions and name changes

Handling criminal, chancery, law and estate matters

Maintaining court records and other records as provided by law


The Clerk of Circuit Court is one of five constitutional officers of Russell County elected by its voters to serve an eight-year term as the Circuit Court’s chief administrator.

Katie Patton, Clerk
Phone: (276) 889-8023
Fax: (276) 889-8003
Email: kpatton@vacourts.gov
83 East Main Street
P.O. Box 435
Lebanon, Virginia 24266
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday