Chesterfield County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Chesterfield County, Virginia, are typically managed by the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office. These images may be available through the Sheriff's Office online portal or by submitting a request directly to the office. For online access, visit the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office website, where you may find a link to their inmate information or booking photo section.

To obtain a criminal background check in Chesterfield County, Virginia, you should contact the Virginia State Police, which handles background checks statewide. You can request a background check through their Criminal History Record Check service. Locally, you may also inquire at the Chesterfield County Police Department for guidance on the process and any additional local requirements.

To look up sex offenders in Chesterfield County, Virginia, you can use the Virginia State Police's Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. This online registry allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is updated regularly and provides detailed information about each offender's status and offenses.

You can register to vote through the Chesterfield County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 9901 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832, or online at vote.virginia.gov. Virginia requires registration at least 22 days before an election. Online registration is available for residents with a Virginia driver's license or DMV-issued ID, while paper applications can be submitted by mail or in person. Once registered, you can request absentee ballots for any election without providing an excuse, with early voting available 45 days before Election Day.

Property records in Chesterfield County can be searched through the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 9500 Courthouse Road (phone: 804-748-1241) for recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens, with online access available through the county website. For property tax assessments, parcel information, and ownership details, use the free online GIS system at gisweb.chesterfield.gov, where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. The system provides assessment values, tax amounts, sales history, building details, and interactive maps. Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk's Office for $0.50 per page plus a $2 certification fee.

Birth and death certificates for events in Chesterfield County can be requested from the Chesterfield County Health Department at 9501 Lucy Corr Circle (phone: 804-751-4520) or the Virginia Division of Vital Records at 2001 Maywill Street, Richmond (phone: 804-662-6200). The cost is $12 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies ordered simultaneously, with processing taking approximately two to three weeks by mail. Online ordering through VitalChek at vdh.virginia.gov/vital records is available with expedited processing for an additional fee. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by Virginia law.

Business licenses in Chesterfield County are managed by the Commissioner of the Revenue at 9901 Lori Road (phone: 804-748-1281), with searchable records available through chesterfield.gov/BusinessLicense. For fictitious name (DBA) filings, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 9500 Courthouse Road (phone: 804-748-1241). To search for formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the Virginia State Corporation Commission's free online database at scc.virginia.gov/clk/begin.aspx. Building permits and zoning records are available through the Department of Building Inspections at 9800 Government Center Parkway (phone: 804-748-1050), with online permit searches available through the county's ePermits system.