Goochland County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Goochland County are typically managed by the Goochland County Sheriff's Office. You can request these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Some mugshots may be available through the Virginia State Police's online portal, which provides access to certain public records, including arrest information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Goochland County, you need to contact the Virginia State Police, which handles background checks for the entire state. You can request a Criminal History Record Check by submitting a form SP-167, available on the Virginia State Police website. This process requires a fee and can be done by mail or in person at their headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

You can look up sex offenders in Goochland County by using the Virginia State Police's Sex Offender 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 the most current information available to the public.

You can register to vote in Goochland County online through the Virginia Department of Elections website at vote.virginia.gov, by mail, or in person at the Goochland County Office of Voter Registration and Elections located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 (phone: 804-556-5353). The voter registration deadline is 22 days before any election, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period. Virginia offers no-excuse absentee voting, and you can request an absentee ballot through the online Citizen Portal or directly from the Registrar's Office.

Property records in Goochland County can be searched through the Goochland County GIS system at goochlandva.us/gis, which provides free access to parcel maps, ownership information, assessment values, and tax records. For recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens, contact the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 (phone: 804-556-5353), which maintains the official land records index. The county also offers online access to recorded land instruments through its subscription-based land records system. Property tax information is available through the Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer's offices at 1800 Sandy Hook Road.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Goochland County can be requested from the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 (phone: 804-556-5353), or from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records at (804) 662-6200. Birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy and death certificates cost $12 each, with processing time of 4-6 weeks by mail. Online ordering is available through vdh.virginia.gov/vital records or VitalChek.com with expedited options, and you must provide valid identification and demonstrate eligibility under Virginia Code § 32.1-250.

Business licenses for Goochland County are issued by the Department of Finance at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 (phone: 804-556-5800), and you can inquire about specific business license status by contacting that office. For business entity formation documents including corporations and LLCs, search the Virginia State Corporation Commission's free online database at scc.virginia.gov/clk/bussrch. Fictitious name certificates (DBAs) may be recorded with the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk's Office, and professional licenses can be verified through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at dpor.virginia.gov.