• Virginia Criminal Records

  Search for felony or misdemeanor criminal charges by requesting records from the Virginia state repository.

  • Virginia Offender Criminal Records
    Request criminal records for all inmates in active confinement and on active parole.
  • Virginia State Police Background Check
    Request criminal history records from the Virginia state police.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Richmond Office
    Obtain criminal background checks, crime records for Virginia.
  • Virginia Circuit Court Criminal and Civil Case Records
    Access the criminal records indexing search system for information stored in the circuit court clerks office.
  • Virginia Inmates and Offenders Search
    Find the location and release information of individuals incarcerated with the Virginia Dept. of Corrections.
  • Virginia Most Wanted
    Current posting of fugitives and absconders from the Virginia State Police.
  • Virginia Sex Offenders
    Search the Virginia State Police database of registered offenders by name or location.
  • Virginia Public and Criminal Record Expungements
    Information and resources to assist in expunging criminal records state and nationwide.

• Virginia Arrest Records

  Access arrest records directly from Virginia law enforcement agencies individually. Request information of incidents, charges and details from state and local police departments. Records division contact information and requirements to order official reports.

  • Virginia State Police
    Law enforcement, traffic, criminal investigations and more
  • Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
    Licenses, permits, information and more
  • Virginia Attorney General
    Civil, criminal and appellate courts
  • Virginia State University Police Department
    Law enforcement, investigations, reports and more
  • Virginia County Sheriff Arrest Reports
    Directory to county Sheriff offices and reports in Virginia.

• Other Virginia Popular Public Records Searches

  • Virginia Asset Search
    Search government agencies open to the public to find assets of companies, corporations, or individuals.
  • Virginia Business & Corporation Search
    Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
  • Virginia Driving Records
    Access online forms from the state DMV to request a drivers license, complete registration and more.
  • Virginia Genealogy Records
    Browse state archives, historical records, and online databases, search Virginia census records to find info about ancestors, family tree and more.
  • Virginia Judgments and Liens
    Find judgments, liens and UCC filings of any individual in Virginia.
  • Virginia Lawyer Records Search
    Verify an attorney's licensing status with the State Bar.
  • Virginia Missing Children
    Search Virginia missing and exploited kids.
  • Virginia Property Records
    Obtain property tax info by contacting the county assessor.
  • Virginia Unclaimed Property
    Search property and claim status by individual name or business thru the state treasurer.
  • Virginia Parcel Records
    Search Parcel data and GIS maps.
  • Virginia Vital Records
    Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in Virginia.
  • Virginia Statewide Professional License Lookup
    Search licensing records, disciplinary action and complaint history.
  • Virginia Statewide UCC Search
    UCC filings and debtor search certificate requests.
  • Virginia Elections and Voter Information
    Voter registrations, elections and elected officials.
  • Register a Business in Virginia
    One stop process to establishing and registering a business.
  • Virginia Business Services
    Free downloadable government forms for businesses.
  • Virginia Tax Information for Individuals and Businesses.
    Search tax resources.
    
  • Virginia Department of Historic Resources
    Search archives and archaeological history data and more.
  • Search For Virginia State Employees
    Employee directory name search.
  • Search Virginia Law
    Lookup Virginia codes and laws.
  • Virginia State Agency Directory Search
    Contact any agency statewide.
  • Search for State Financial Institutions
    Consumer protection and complaints.
  • Virginia Chamber of Commerce Directory
    Visitors guide and business resource for the state of Virginia.
  • Virginia Census Information
    Census bureau quick facts and information.
  • Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office
    Provide fire safety to protect life and property of Virginia citizens.
  • Virginia Airports
    Airport and flight information.
  • Library of Virginia
    Research archival records, search catalog and find local libraries.
  • Virginia Education and Schools
    Virginia State Department of Education.
  • Virginia State Parks
    Locations, fees, reservations, events, camping and programs.
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    Providing environmental information, tools and updates.
  • Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources
    Environmental priorities to protect property and resources.
  • Department of Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries
    Hunting, fishing, boating, wildlife watching, licenses and permits.
  • Virginia GIS Data Portal
    Search public information from government agencies.
  • Virginia State Maps
    Obtain geologic and topographic maps and free travel maps.
  • Virginia Government, Economy and Culture
    Information on Virginia; economy, government and culture.

• State of Virginia Courts

  Virginia's state Supreme and Appellate courts' case information can be searched by name, type of cases, lower tribunal or case number. A search of the case management system can be conducted by appellant/petitioner or appellee/respondent. View calendar, case status and information of Virginia's judicial system available to the public.

  • Supreme Court of Virginia
    Calendar and case information.
  • Virginia Criminal and Civil Courts and Cases
    Search case status and information for Virginia courts.
  • Virginia Records Search
    Access to public information from the Circuit Court Clerk.
  • Virginia Circuit Court System
    City and county trial courts hear felony and civil cases.
  • General District Court of Virginia
    Courts hear misdemeanor, minor civil and traffic cases.
  • Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
    Juvenile criminal and traffic; custody, support and visitation cases.
  • Court of Appeals of Virginia
    Appellate review of final circuit court cases.
  • Virginia Bankruptcy Records Search
    Conduct a bankruptcy search through public records to find individual or corporate bankruptcy filings.
  • Virginia State Law Library
    Statewide law libraries and publications.
  • Code of Virginia Searchable Database
    Search Legislative Information System for code chapter and part.
  • Virginia Court Electronic Payments
    Pay traffic tickets and other offenses online and by mail.

What is the process for someone who is arrested in Virginia to go through the jail and court system?

If you are arrested in Virginia, you will likely be taken to the local jail in the county or city where you were arrested. The court you will appear in will depend on the type of charge you are facing. Generally, misdemeanors are heard in General District Court and felonies are heard in Circuit Court. For example, if you were arrested in Fairfax County, you would likely be taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Your court appearance would be at the Fairfax County Courthouse.

What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Virginia Library?

You can find public records in Virginia Library. The Virginia State Library and Archives has a variety of public records available for research, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce records; land records; court records; military records; and more.

What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Virginia, and what information is provided in the records?

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is responsible for issuing vital records, such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. To obtain a vital record from the VDH, you must submit a completed application form, along with the appropriate fee, to the VDH. The application form can be found on the VDH website. The vital records issued by the VDH include the following information: Birth Certificates: Name of the person, date and place of birth, parents’ names, and other information as available. Death Certificates: Name of the deceased, date and place of death, cause of death, and other information as available. Marriage Certificates: Names of the bride and groom, date and place of marriage, and other information as available. Divorce Decrees: Names of the parties, date and place of divorce, and other information as available. The VDH does not provide address information on vital records.

Where is the best place to locate police reports in Virginia?

Police reports in Virginia can be obtained from the local police department or sheriff's office that handled the incident. You can also request a copy of the report from the Virginia State Police.

What information is typically included in a Virginia background check?

A Virginia background check typically includes a search of criminal records, including felonies and misdemeanors, as well as sex offender registry information. Depending on the type of background check, it may also include a search of driving records, credit reports, and other public records.