Northumberland County Permits (Virginia)

The Northumberland County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Northumberland County permits. Clerks in Northumberland County, Virginia may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Northumberland County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Northumberland County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Northumberland Clerk Heathsville VA 39 Judicial Pl 22473 804-580-3700

Northumberland County Clerk Heathsville VA PO Box 129 22473 757-664-4253


A Northumberland County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Northumberland County, Virginia issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Northumberland County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Northumberland County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Northumberland Building Department Heathsville VA 72 Monument Place 22473 804-580-7921