How to Search Virginia Public Records

Virginia's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 95 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Supreme Court of Virginia sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Virginia Department of Health (Office of Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
8,811,195
Households
3,324,700
Median Income
$87,249
Median Home Value
$339,800

Statewide Databases

3059 official Virginia government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.

Court Records

Burned Jurisdiction Database
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The originals remain with the court materials being processed, but photocopies are made and are indexed in this database. The copies are filed together in an artificial collection - the BURNED RECORDS JURISDICTION COLLECTION - and are readily accessed through the Archives Research Room at the Library of Virginia.
ACMS - Terms and Conditions
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The case information displayed on ACMS is case information entered by the respective court clerks into the case management system. The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Supreme Court of Virginia is the administrative office for Virginia's Judicial System and provides the technology ...
Court of Appeals of Virginia | Virginia Court System
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Opinions are issued every Tuesday . Displays Schedule and Dockets including dates and locations for oral arguments and en banc hearings. Recordings of Oral Arguments For the last three (3) years and the current year. ... The Court of Appeals of Virginia permits the filing of electronic pleadings ...
ACMS - Terms and Conditions
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The case information displayed on ACMS is case information entered by the respective court clerks into the case management system. The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Supreme Court of Virginia is the administrative office for Virginia's Judicial System and provides the technology support to operate ACMS.
Chancery Records Index | Library of Virginia
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These records therefore offer a unique glimpse into the lives of Virginians from various classes and cultures starting in the early 18th century through the First World War. Each of Virginia's circuit courts produced chancery records , with the CRI containing scanned images or indexed information ...

Criminal Records

Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
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The following forms can be viewed, downloaded and/or printed from the Virginia State Police Forms page: National Criminal Background Check For Employees or Volunteer Providing Care To Children, the Elderly and Disabled, SP-325
VINELink
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FAQs - Virginia State Police
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Any juvenile tried and convicted in the circuit court of one of the offenses requiring registration pursuant to § 9.1-902 of the Code of Virginia must register. Effective July 1, 2005, juveniles over the age of 13 at the time of the offense, who are tried as a juvenile and are adjudicated delinquent, are also included within the registry if the trial Court determined that the circumstances of the offense require offender registration and ordered the juvenile to register pursuant to § 9.1-902(C) of the Code of Virginia.
Charge(s) Danville Police Department to
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Danville Police Department · to · ** Names and address information on this report supplied by the individual at time of arrest ** **All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law ** April 07, 2026 ·

Wants & Warrants

Freedom of Information Act | Smithfield, VA
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We must provide you with a written response stating the specific section of the Code of Virginia that allows portions of the requested records to be withheld. We inform you in writing that the requested records cannot be found or do not exist (we do not have the records you want). However, if we know that another public body has the requested records, we must include contact information for the other public body in our response to you. If it is practically impossible for the Town of Smithfield to respond to your request within the five-day period, we must state this in writing, explaining…
Public Notices | News | Smithfield, Virginia - Town of Smithfield, Incorporated in 1752 - A Hampton Roads Community…
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Virginia Fair Housing Law · Departments · Town Manager · Contact Us · Treasurer · Tax Due Dates · Water and Sewer · Staff · Contact Us · Smithfield Police · About · Community Partnership · Crime Prevention · Employment Opportunities · Frequently Asked Questions · Law Enforcement Links · Outstanding Warrants ·
Violation of Supervision Conditions
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1. Probationers/Parolees shown as “Most Wanted” must meet one or more of the following criteria for ... 3. Per P&P Office practice, each P&P Office may create a “Top Ten Wanted Fugitive List” in VACORIS,
Arrest Photos • City of Danville
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The information supplied are the Photos of individuals arrested (and the charge) in the previous seven days.
Hampton Police Department, VA P2C
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Jefferson Street. The Harrisonburg Police Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team then executed the
Central Records Division | City of Norfolk, Virginia - Official Website
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Processing all arrest warrants, summonses, and related legal documents received from courts, Probation and Parole Offices, and other law enforcement agencies. Criminal Histories, Fingerprinting, and Background checks ... Physical Address Police Operations Center 3661 E. Virginia Beach Blvd ...
vacourts.gov
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Find public arrest records in Portsmouth County. Learn more about how to lookup and obtain Portsmouth County arrest records, sex offender information, and more. Navigate the complexities of public arrest records laws in Portsmouth County.
Reports | Radford, VA
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Effective July 1, 2020, the Virginia Department of State Police, Uniform Crime Reporting Unit will begin the collection of investigatory stop data based on the creation of the Community Policing Act. Updates to the original legislation were made per Chapter 37 of the 2020 Special Session I.
News & Reports | City of Staunton
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Crime Maps: Get information about criminal activity in any Staunton neighborhood through a crimemapping service that pulls data from SPD records daily to show the most current information available. Crime Statistics: The latest crime and traffic collision statistics from the SPD. This report is produced on an annual basis. Daily News Reports: This daily listing of police logs is posted online every business day. The list summarizes criminal activity from the previous day. News Releases: News reports released to the media regarding police department activity, searches and arrests. Virginia Comm
Warrant search has been decommissioned in ePRO.
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Warrant search has been decommissioned in ePRO

Vital Records

Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records
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Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world. ... Please select a location with GPS coordinates indicated by a map icon() to continue. Please select a cemetery indicated by a Find a Grave icon() to continue. ... When searching in a cemetery, use the ? or * wildcards in name fields. ? replaces one letter. * represents zero to many letters. E.g. Sorens?n or Wil* Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after.
Chancery Records Index | Library of Virginia
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Each of Virginia's circuit courts produced chancery records, with the CRI containing scanned images or indexed information from over 100 of the state’s 133 localities. While many localities contain chancery records through the 20th century, the current focus of the CRI is to capture as complete a record as possible of pre-1913 chancery causes from across the state.
Vital Records - Virginia: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
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This is essentially a collection of articles containing lists of births, marriages, and deaths . It comprises vital records published in the three leading Virginia periodicals and bears reference to some 20,000 persons.
Procedures for Civil Actions, Name Changes,… | City of Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach Courts Electronic Device Policy · Chat - 311 Agent · VirginiaBeach.gov · Chat - 311 Agent · Circuit Court · Back · Circuit Court · Daily Docket · Jury Duty · Motion & Duty Judge Docket · Circuit Court Forms · Procedures for Civil Actions, Name Changes, Annulment, Divorce and Criminal Cases · Policies · Circuit Court Clerk's Office · Back · Circuit Court Clerk's Office · Real Estate Records (Deeds) Military DD-214 · Marriage ·

Voter Records

Licenses

Individual CPA Search
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CPA Firm Search The online database for CPA firms can be found at Firm Search · For information on VBOA disciplinary actions, please contact the Enforcement Division at enforcement@boa.virginia.gov. Online complaint forms can be submitted on licensed or non-licensed individuals and firms
Virginia Board of Medicine - Licensed Acupuncturist
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Review state laws and regulations that apply to the board and Licensed Acupuncture.
Virginia ABC
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Be a responsible party host and make sure to serve some non-alcoholic beverages like alcohol-free cocktails at your event. As always please Sip Responsibly! ... Explore our selection of over 4,000 products. Find your favorite spirit or discover something new. ... Our store search gives you option to find the spirit you want at the store closest to you.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA BOARD FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND
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Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects. As a · regulant of the Board, you are responsible for following all regulations and therefore you should read and · become familiar with all regulations printed in this booklet. This document is a complete, edited (unofficial) copy of the December 1, 2021 Regulations · (18VAC10-20). Please refer to the Virginia Administrative Code for an official copy of the
Virginia State Bar
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Virginia State Bar homepage features the latest issue of Virginia Lawyer, disciplinary actions, and news items. It also has quick links and a keyword search to navigate the site.
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Virginia State Bar
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Virginia State Bar homepage features the latest issue of Virginia Lawyer, disciplinary actions, and news items. It also has quick links and a keyword search to navigate the site.
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License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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Organizational Chart · Questions or Comments about this Website Contact WebCoordinator@dpor.virginia.gov
Bail Bondsmen | Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
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Property Bail Bondsman – Individuals who pledge real property, cash or certificates of deposit issued by a federally insured institution, or any combination thereof as security for a bond that has been posted to assure performance of terms and conditions specified by order of an appropriate judicial officer as a condition of bail.
Virginia
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This site provides a list Virginia Chartered Banks. The banks are listed alphabetically by name. Included with each bank is its mailing address, chief executive officer, and authorized banking office(s).
Child Day Centers (CDC)
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Effective July 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Education will be responsible for overseeing child care and early education programs, including licensing, the Child Care Subsidy Program, and resources for educators. More information about the transition is available here. Child day centers are child day programs offered to (i) two or more children under the age of 13 years in a facility that is not the residence of the provider or of any of the children in care or (ii) 13 or more children at any location.
Virginia SCC - Insurance Companies
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The Bureau of Insurance also registers, examines and investigates (title) real estate settlement agents and agencies. ... Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (See scheduled closings) Mail: State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance P.O. Box 1157 Richmond, Virginia ...
Virginia State Corporation Commission
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Agent · Agency · Company · Navigator · Search Help · The information presented is current as of 5/21/2026. The information presented is current as of 5/21/2026. The information presented is current as of 5/21/2026.
Virginia SCC - For Companies
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Insurance Holding Companies Forms · Market Conduct Examination Reports · Pharmacy Benefits Management · Regulatory Actions · Resources · Notify me of updates to this page · Virginia will provide renewal licenses upon request. Email CoLicense@scc.virginia.gov to request a copy.
Virginia
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Continuing Education Administration: Pearson VUE Phone: (877) 234-6093 Fax: (610) 617-0927 Email: VirginiaInsuranceCE@pearson.com · Exam Vendor: Prometric Phone: 866-891-6396 Website: https://www.prometric.com/virginia/insurance · Address: Virginia Bureau of Insurance Agents Licensing Section P.O.
NMLS Consumer Access
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This system is for authorized use only . The system usage may be monitored, recorded, read, captured, or subject to audit in any manner by authorized personnel. Accessing and using this system constitutes consent to having system use monitored and recorded. Unauthorized use is prohibited and ...
NMLS Consumer Access
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NMLS was created by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR) and is owned and operated by the State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSBS. For more information about the System, please visit the NMLS Resource Center or the NMLS Federal Registry Resource Center websites.
What are considered to be Private Security Services in the Commonwealth of Virginia? | Virginia Department of…
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"Private security services business" means any person engaged in the business of providing, or who undertakes to provide, armored car personnel, security officers, personal protection specialists, private investigators, couriers, security canine handlers, security canine teams, detector canine handlers, detector canine teams, alarm respondents, locksmiths, central station dispatchers, electronic security employees, electronic security sales representatives or electronic security technicians and their assistants to another person under contract, express or implied.
Appraiser Registry | ASC gov
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Appraiser Compliance Review Findings · AMC Compliance Review Findings · National Registries · Appraiser Registry · AMC Registry · Grants · State Support Grants · Appraisal Foundation Grants · Resources · ASC Governance · ASC Operating Guidance · Frequently Asked Questions ·
Get a Virginia ABC Banquet License
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For step-by-step assistance in determining the license or permit that you need, see our Licensing Wizard. Banquet Banquet Mixed Beverage Special Event Banquet Special Event Banquet Tasting Manufacturer's Beer and Wine Event Manufacturer's Distilled Spirits Event Mixed Beverage Club Event Mixed Beverage Special Event

Recorded Documents

Property Records

City of Covington Virginia GIS - Overview
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GIS Links | Falls Church, VA - Official Website
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This page provides a curated list of Geographic Information System (GIS) resources relevant to the City of Falls Church, Virginia. It includes links to local, regional, and state GIS platforms such as Arlington County GIS, Fairfax County GIS, and the Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN).
Galax Property Information for - GIS
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The information contained hereon does not replace information that may be obtained by consulting the information's official source. In no event shall City of Galax, VA or the consultants of City of Galax, VA be liable for any damages, direct or consequential, from the use of the information ...
City of Norton, VA | Login
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ALL FEATURES AND DATA ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND CITY OF NORTON, VA AND INTERACTIVEGIS, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THE DATA, MERCHANTABILITY, ...
Smyth County, VA - GIS
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DISCLAIMER:The information contained on this site is furnished by government and private industry sources and is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed. Mapping information is a representation of various data sources and is not a substitute for information that would result ...
VA - Essex County - Vision Government Solutions
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The Assessor's Online Database is updated with the values for 2025 · In accordance with VA Code 58.1-3201, your property has been assessed at 100% of fair market value . Every effort has been made to assess your property on a fair and equitable basis. However, if you feel the assessed value ...
ArcGIS Hub
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Discover, analyze and download data from ArcGIS Hub. Download in CSV, KML, Zip, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF or PNG. Find API links for GeoServices, WMS, and WFS. Analyze with charts and thematic maps. Take the next step and create StoryMaps and Web Maps.
Alexandria, VA | Real Estate Search - City of Alexandria, VA
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This site provides assessed values and other real estate assessment information from the official assessment records for all properties in the City of Alexandria. To begin your search, click on one of the tabs above and follow the instructions. When your results appear, click one of the following buttons: Under Virginia law, these records are public information.
Interactive Maps | City of Alexandria, VA
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The Locate Your Watershed Viewer contains all of the information you need to find which watershed your address is located in within the City of Alexandria, Virginia. ... The Parcel Viewer is the mapping component of Real Estate's on-line assessments ...
Layer: ToB Parcels (ID: 6)
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This is the filtered version of the data of parcels inside and within half a mile of the Town of Blacksburg corporate limits . Service Item Id: db2bdee5fb4943df9925a513000fcb48 Copyright Text: Montgomery County VA, Commissioner of the Revenue, Planning & GIS Services Default Visibility: true ...
Cityofchesapeake
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City of Chesapeake GIS zoning data layer maintained by the City of Chesapeake Planning Department. Tracks and maintains existing zoning of property within the city; official zoning remains the paper map books located in the planning department.
MLS Partners - CRS Data - Clear Property Data for MLS Members
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Land Records | Danville, VA - Official Website
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All recordation of land transactions in the City of Danville takes place in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court . Instruments presented for recordation must meet certain statutory provisions and be authorized by law to be recorded in the Deed Book. The Virginia Courts Deed Calculation System ...
City of Hampton
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Questions and Comments NOTE: If you are having troubles accessing this site, please press and hold the Ctrl key then press the F5 key on your keyboard to refresh the Web GIS Portal. Please send all questions and comments regarding this website and its content to 311@hampton.gov or call (757) ...
Real Estate Information | City of Harrisonburg, VA
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The Real Estate office is responsible for maintaining all real property records for the purpose of assessment and taxation. Use these resources to find information on real estate taxes, reassessment, and important dates.
Geographic Information System (GIS) | City of Harrisonburg, VA
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For questions about the web maps linked below or downloading data layers call 540-432-7706 . For questions about property lines, addresses, and buildings call 540-432-7700. ... Use the link below to view GIS data that is available for download for use in GIS software.
Planning/ZoningAndLandUse (MapServer)
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Cluster Commercial Development ... Residential and RC zoning areas, and Future Land Use categories Copyright Text: City of Lynchburg - GIS Office - 434.455.3961 - GIS@lynchburgva.gov Spatial Reference: 102747 (2284) Single Fused Map Cache: false Initial Exten...
Vision Government Solutions
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Welcome to the City of Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue's Real Estate Assessment Information Site. This site provides assessed values and physical characteristics extracted from the official assessment records for all residential and commercial properties in the City of Manassas, Virginia.
Manassas Park, Virginia
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State law requires the Commissioner to print annual land books listing the property owner as of July 1. Click Here for Inquiries About Your Real Estate Tax Bill · Manassas Park provides real estate tax relief for qualified homeowners .
Sign in to City of Manassas GIS
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Payments - Home | City of Manassas Park
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City of Manassas Park Treasurer. Search real estate and personal property tax records and payment histories.
Mapper Tools | City of Norfolk, Virginia - Official Website
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Interactive Norfolk will allow users to view, locate, identify, measure, and print maps using a web browser . This application provides a single web page with information, maps, and aerial photography (current and historical) for an address. The application will reduce the need for users having ...
Poquoson CivQuest
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FAQs • Personal Property Tax
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The Portsmouth City Council establishes personal property tax rates each year. The actual tax is then computed by multiplying the property's assessed value by this rate. ... The prorating of personal property taxes applies to motor vehicles, trailers and boats. This includes automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and other vehicular equipment requiring registration through the Virginia ...
Map Data | Radford, VA
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GIS focuses on relating non-spatial data to spatial data and analyzing the relationship between the two. It involves digital mapping with applications in remote sensing, land surveying, aerial photography, mathematics, photogrammetry, geography, engineering, biology, geology, and more! The City of Radford GIS department has an online directory where you can download map data and request map data.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Salem, VA
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The City of Salem GIS Application provides geospatial information to the community . The application offers functions that allow users to access maps and limited real estate property information using the City's GIS data. The application contains layers for tax parcels, street centerlines, flood ...
City of Staunton | Home
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Real Estate Assessor | Suffolk, VA
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The management and staff of the Office of Real Estate Assessor for the City of Suffolk are here to provide you with online access to property information. It is our hope that you find this site informative and helpful. The mission of the City Assessor's Office is to accurately identify, list, classify and appraise all real property in the City in a fair and equitable manner as mandated by the Code of the State of Virginia, the Code of the City of Suffolk and in accordance with the professional guidelines set forth by the International Association of Assessing Officers.
VA VirginiaBeach Contact Us - Virginia Beach Property Search
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Sue Cunningham City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor Municipal Center – Building 18 2424 Courthouse Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-9054 Office: 757-385-8549 Email: assessor@vbgov.com Website: https://assessor.virginiabeach.gov/ · Got a question?
Personal Property - City of Winchester, VA
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Online Taxpayer PortalRequest to Add a VehicleRequest to Remove a VehicleHigh Mileage ApplicationActive Duty Military - Certificate of Legal ResidenceTax Exemption for 100% Disabled VeteransTax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veteran - PrintablePersonal Property Appeal FormThe...

Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Virginia's court system is headed by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Many Virginia courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Virginia Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Virginia vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Virginia Department of Health (Office of Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Virginia sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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