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Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk

 

William E. Maxey, Jr.

Powhatan County Courthouse
3880 Old Buckingham Road
Post Office Box 37
Powhatan, Virginia 23139

598-5660 - phone
598-5608 - fax

Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Maxey is the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Powhatan County.  He is a constitutional official and is elected to an eight-year term by the voters of Powhatan County.  Mr. Maxey handles administrative matters for the court and also has authority to probate wills, grant administration of estates, and appoint guardians.  In addition, he is the custodian of the court records and the Clerk's Office is where deeds are recorded and marriage licenses issued.  In his capacity as Clerk, he gives the oath of office to elected and appointed officials, aids those engaged in historical and genealogical research, and collects overdue traffic fines.

Mr. Maxey has been serving the residents of Powhatan County as Clerk of the Circuit Court since July 1, 1957.