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Census Bureau summary of Charlottesville city, Virginia, with population totals, age, sex, housing and business statistics. It carries the most recent estimates only, so earlier years need other Census tools.
Open official site U.S. Census Bureau QuickFactsState records
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.
Open official site Virginia Genealogy Research, Library of VirginiaCounty court
Bankruptcy court for western Virginia with offices in Roanoke and Harrisonburg and court hearings in Lynchburg. Offers notices, the court calendar, local rules and standing orders, forms and Zoom instructions.
Open official site U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of VirginiaCounty court
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.
Open official site General District Court Online Case Information SystemVital 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.
Open official site Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital RecordsPolice & jail
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.
Open official site Virginia DOC Inmate and Supervisee LocatorPolice & jail
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.
Open official site Virginia State Police Missing Persons ClearinghousePolice & jail
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.
Open official site Virginia State Police Wanted PersonsPolice & jail
Run by the Virginia State Police under Title 9.1 of the Code of Virginia, the registry offers an offender search by area, email alerts, registration forms and FAQs.
Open official site Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors RegistryPolice & jail
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.
Open official site Virginia Criminal History Record CheckCity records
Charlottesville city government, PO Box 911, with online bill and tax payment, parking tickets, GIS data, report or request service, voter registration and elections, animal control and council meetings.
Open official site City of CharlottesvillePolice & jail
Law enforcement services 606 E. Market Street Charlottesville VA 22902 Phone: (434) 970-3280
Open official site Charlottesville Police DepartmentEverything else, organized
9 more Charlottesville sources not listed above.
Local record guide
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Local profile
Charlottesville is an independent city in Virginia and is not part of any county. Law enforcement in Charlottesville is served by Charlottesville Sheriff's Office. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Charlottesville residents are issued through the Virginia Department of Health (Division of Vital Records), with local copies often available through the Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Charlottesville, Virginia voters access election services through two offices depending on where they live. City residents fall under the jurisdiction of the Charlottesville General Registrar's Office (phone: 434-970-3250, website: charlottesville.gov).
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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 Charlottesville.
Deeds for property in Charlottesville 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.
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. Charlottesville 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.