Carroll County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Carroll County, Virginia, can be obtained from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. It's recommended to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Carroll County, Virginia, you can request a check through the Virginia State Police, which operates the Central Criminal Records Exchange. Locally, you may also contact the Carroll County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The Virginia State Police website provides detailed instructions on how to submit a request for a criminal history record check.

You can look up sex offenders in Carroll County, Virginia, by accessing the Virginia State Police's 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 is updated regularly to provide accurate and current information.

You can register to vote in Carroll County through the Carroll County Office of the General Registrar at 605 Pine Street, Suite 201, Hillsville, or online at vote.virginia.gov using your Virginia driver's license or DMV ID. Virginia requires registration at least 22 days before an election. The Registrar's Office can assist with registration, absentee ballot requests, and polling place information at (276) 730-3100, and all registered Virginia voters are now eligible to vote absentee without providing an excuse.

Property records in Carroll County are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, phone (276) 730-3070, which keeps all deeds, mortgages, liens, and land transfer documents. The county offers online access to land records and a GIS mapping system through carrollcountyva.gov where you can search property ownership, assessment values, tax records, and parcel boundaries. For property tax information, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at (276) 730-3090 or the Treasurer's Office at (276) 730-3080. In-person record inspection is free during business hours, while certified copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Carroll County must be requested through the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records at vdh.virginia.gov/vital records or by mail to 2001 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA 23230. The fee is $12.00 per certified copy, and processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks for standard mail requests. You can also order online through VitalChek for expedited service with an additional fee. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and documentation of their relationship to the person named on the certificate, as birth records are restricted for 100 years under Virginia Code § 32.1-250.

Business licenses in Carroll County are issued by the Commissioner of the Revenue at 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, phone (276) 730-3090, which maintains records of local business licenses and tax registrations. For searches of registered corporations, LLCs, and other business entities, use the Virginia State Corporation Commission's free online database at scc.virginia.gov/clk/begin.aspx. Assumed name certificates (DBAs) are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk at (276) 730-3070. Businesses operating in the Town of Hillsville must also obtain municipal licenses from the Town Office at (276) 728-2161.