About Richmond

Richmond is the capital of Virginia and an independent city (not part of any county). Land records are maintained by the Richmond Circuit Court Clerk. This page consolidates verified public records resources for Richmond, including law enforcement, court, vital, property, and government records.

Sheriff, Police & Law Enforcement in Richmond

Richmond Police Department

The Richmond Police Department works to protect the city of Richmond through proactive policing, community partnerships, focused use of technology, and professional service.

https://www.rva.gov/police

Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Sheriff's Office

The Richmond City Sheriff's Office provides courtroom and courthouse security, operates the city jail (Richmond Justice Center), serves civil process, and executes orders of the Richmond Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts.

https://www.rva.gov/police | Richmond City Sheriff: https://www.rva.gov/sheriff

⚖️ Courts & Case Records in Richmond

Records | Richmond

Some records of the Clerk’s Office ... Copies of these records are available under the rules that apply to FOIA in Virginia. FOIA Contacts: Edward Jewett or Cecelia Hargrove, Richmond Circuit Court, 400 N 9th St., Richmond, VA 23219...

🔗 https://www.rva.gov/office-circuit-court-clerk/records

🏠 Property & Public Records in Richmond

Richmond City Clerk of the Circuit Court

Property records for Richmond, Virginia are maintained by the Richmond City Clerk of the Circuit Court. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Richmond City, including Richmond.

🔗 https://vacourts.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fingerprinting services for Richmond, Virginia residents are available through local police (where present) and authorized third-party providers in the local county. Fingerprinting is commonly required for background checks, professional licensing, employment screening, and immigration applications. Contact the Richmond Police Department or the local county Sheriff's Office for scheduling, fees, and required documentation. The Virginia Attorney General or state police may also process fingerprint-based background checks.
To register to vote in Richmond, Virginia, residents can register online through the Virginia Department of Elections's website, by mail, or in person at the Richmond city General Registrar's office (Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county). Virginia requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Virginia Department of Elections's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Richmond, contact the Richmond city Clerk of the Circuit Court's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Richmond, Virginia are maintained by the Richmond City Assessor's Office and the Clerk of the Richmond Circuit Court. Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within the City of Richmond, including parcels in Richmond. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Richmond city provides online property record searches at rva.gov/finance/real-estate-records. For in-person requests, visit the City Assessor's Office at Richmond City Hall (900 East Broad Street). Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county. The Richmond City Finance Department handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Richmond, Virginia residents are available through both city and state offices. The Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, located in Richmond, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Virginia. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for the City of Richmond. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.