Giles County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Giles County or serving short-term sentences. You can request these photos by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Some information may also be available through the New River Valley Regional Jail's online portal, which may include booking details and photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Giles County, Virginia, you need to contact the Virginia State Police, which handles statewide background checks. You can request a background check through their 'Criminal History Record Check' service. Locally, you may also inquire at the Giles County Sheriff's Office for any additional information or assistance needed for the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Giles County, Virginia, by accessing the Virginia State Police's Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. This online registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within Giles County.

To register to vote in Giles County, you can complete an online application at vote.virginia.gov or submit a paper application to the Giles County General Registrar at 315 North Main Street, Pearisburg, VA 24134, phone (540) 921-2662. The registration deadline in Virginia is 22 days before any election. Virginia offers same-day registration during the early voting period at the Registrar's office, and registered voters can request absentee ballots online or in person without providing an excuse.

Property records in Giles County are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk at 120 North Main Street, Pearisburg, VA 24134, phone (540) 921-2525, where you can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Property tax assessment information is available through the Commissioner of the Revenue at 315 North Main Street, phone (540) 921-1664. Giles County does not currently offer a free online property search system, so most research requires an in-person visit or telephone inquiry. Certified copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Giles County can be obtained from the Giles County Circuit Court Clerk at 120 North Main Street, Pearisburg, VA 24134, phone (540) 921-2525, or from the Virginia Department of Health Division of Vital Records in Richmond at (804) 662-6200. Birth certificates cost $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for additional copies, while death certificates are $12.00 per copy. Processing takes approximately 5-10 business days, and requesters must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility under Virginia Code § 32.1-250. Online ordering is available through vdh.virginia.gov/vital records or VitalChek with expedited processing for an additional fee.

Business license and taxation information in Giles County is handled by the Commissioner of the Revenue at 315 North Main Street, Pearisburg, VA 24134, phone (540) 921-1664. Fictitious name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk at 120 North Main Street, phone (540) 921-2525. For formal business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the Virginia State Corporation Commission's online database at scc.virginia.gov/clk/begin.aspx, which provides free access to all registered businesses, their registered agents, and filing status. Professional licenses are issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at dpor.virginia.gov.