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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts

Census Bureau QuickFacts profile of Alexandria city, Virginia: a July 1, 2025 population estimate of 160,662, against 159,467 at the 2020 Census, with age, race, housing, income, education and business figures.

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Virginia Genealogy Research, Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia's guide maps family history sources by record type, from statewide birth, marriage and death records begun in 1853 to census, land office, military, tax and church records.

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United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Divisions in Alexandria, Norfolk, Newport News and Richmond handle eastern Virginia bankruptcies; the court explains how to obtain document copies and offers its Voice Case Information System, CHAP Mobile and PACER.

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General District Court Online Case Information System

Virginia lookup of general district court cases, one court at a time, by party name, case number, hearing date or person served; protective orders and civil commitment cases are not included.

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Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records

Virginia's Office of Vital Records issues certified birth, death, marriage and divorce records online, by mail or at its Richmond lobby for $15 a copy, to immediate family members with valid ID.

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Virginia DOC Inmate and Supervisee Locator

Virginia Department of Corrections lookup by name or DOC ID of people in state facilities, on probation or parole, in jails under VADOC authority or in the CCAP program; updated daily.

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Virginia State Police Missing Persons Clearinghouse

The State Police clearinghouse is Virginia's center for missing persons, linked to all Virginia law enforcement agencies through VCIN and to NCIC; its public list, updated daily, gives age, sex, race and physical description.

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Virginia State Police Wanted Persons

Virginia State Police tip page for wanted persons: anyone with information on a wanted individual is asked to call headquarters in Richmond or one of seven division offices across the state.

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Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry

Virginia State Police public notification database of registered sex offenders: search your area, get email alerts and read the tier levels, statutes and registration forms.

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Virginia Criminal History Record Check

Virginia State Police record check requested on a notarized form that anyone may use; results take about 15 business days after the form arrives by mail, with no expedited or same day service.

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City of Alexandria

Alexandria city government site with featured news, early voting hours, permit and green building updates, and Alex311, which connects residents to more than 175 city services at 703.746.4311.

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Alexandria City Clerk

Official records and legal files 301 King Street Alexandria Va 22314 Phone: (703) 838-4550 Fax: (703) 838-6433

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Alexandria at a glance

County
Independent city
Population
157,594
Local records
City of Alexandria
ZIP codes
22302, 22301, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22314, 20598, 22320, 22331, 22332, 22333, 22334

About Alexandria public records

Alexandria public records are kept by the offices listed above. Start with the office that created the record.

Alexandria voters are served by the Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located in the Pendleton Building at 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314 (phone: 703-746-4050, website: alexandriava.gov/Elections).

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How do I register to vote in Alexandria, Virginia?

Voter registration in Virginia is run by the Virginia Department of Elections and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online registration where Virginia offers it, polling places and the local election office for Alexandria.

How do I look up property records in Alexandria, Virginia?

Deeds for property in Alexandria are recorded by the Independent city Circuit Court Clerk, and the county office that assesses property keeps the tax values. Our Independent city page lists the county offices.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Alexandria, Virginia?

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Virginia come from the state vital records office, Virginia Division of Vital Records. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.

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Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office. Alexandria is an independent city and is not part of any county, so there is no county page for it. The pages below cover the surrounding area.