Henrico County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Henrico County are typically managed by the Henrico County Sheriff's Office. You can access these images through the inmate search portal on the Sheriff's Office website. If the photos are not available online, you may need to submit a formal request to the Sheriff's Office for access to specific booking records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Henrico County, you should contact the Virginia State Police, as they handle background checks for the entire state. You can request a Criminal History Record Check through their official website or by submitting a request form in person. The process may require a fee and identification verification.

To look up sex offenders in Henrico County, you can use the Virginia State Police Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address. The registry provides detailed information about each offender, including their current status and any known aliases.

You can register to vote in Henrico County through the Virginia Department of Elections online portal at vote.virginia.gov, in person at the Henrico County Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 4301 East Parham Road (phone 804-501-4347), or by mailing a completed voter registration application. The registration deadline is 22 days before any election in Virginia. Once registered, you can request absentee ballots online through the same portal or through the Henrico elections office, with early voting available 45 days before elections at multiple locations throughout the county.

Property records in Henrico County can be searched through two primary sources: the Henrico County Real Estate Assessor's online GIS system at henrico.us/revdept/real-estate-assessments for current tax assessments, property characteristics, sales history, and interactive mapping (completely free), and the Clerk of the Circuit Court's land records database at Henrico.us/circuit for deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded instruments dating back to the 1700s. The Assessor's GIS tool is free to search and view, while the Clerk's land records system charges $0.50 per page for document viewing and printing. Both offices are located at the Henrico Government Center complex, and staff are available at (804) 501-4300 for the Assessor and (804) 501-4208 for the Circuit Court Clerk to assist with property record research.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Henrico County are available from the Henrico County Clerk of the Circuit Court at 4301 East Parham Road, phone (804) 501-4208, for $12.00 for the first certified copy and $10.00 for each additional copy. Walk-in requests are processed immediately during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM) if you present valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (immediate family member or legal representative as required by Virginia Code § 32.1-257). Alternatively, you can order through the Virginia Department of Health Division of Vital Records by mail, or online at vdh.virginia.gov/vital records with processing times of 7-10 business days for standard service and additional fees for expedited delivery through VitalChek.

Business license information for Henrico County can be searched through the Henrico County Department of Finance, Business License Division at (804) 501-4310 or online at henrico.us/finance, which administers local BPOL (Business, Professional and Occupational License) taxes and licensing. For corporate entity information including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, use the Virginia State Corporation Commission's free online business entity search at scc.virginia.gov/clk/beis to find formation documents, registered agents, and corporate status. Fictitious name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Henrico County Clerk of the Circuit Court at (804) 501-4208, and these records are publicly accessible through the Clerk's office in person or by phone request.