Montgomery County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Montgomery County, Virginia, are maintained by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. You can request access to these photos by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Some mugshots may be available through the online inmate search portal on the Sheriff's Office website, depending on the case and privacy regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Montgomery County, Virginia, you need to contact the Virginia State Police, as they handle background checks for the state. You can submit a request through their Criminal History Record Check system. Locally, you may also visit the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any additional local requirements.

To look up sex offenders in Montgomery County, Virginia, you can use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry, which is managed by the Virginia State Police. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address. The registry provides detailed information about offenders, including their current status and any known aliases.

To register to vote in Montgomery County, you can complete your registration online at vote.elections.virginia.gov, Virginia's official voter portal, or submit a paper application to the Montgomery County Office of Elections and Voter Registration at 755 Roanoke Street, Suite 1G, Christiansburg, VA 24073, phone (540) 382-5741. The registration deadline is 22 days before any election in Virginia. You can also register to vote or update your address when conducting business at Virginia DMV locations. Absentee ballot applications for upcoming elections can be submitted online through the same Citizen Portal or by contacting the Elections Office directly.

Property records in Montgomery County can be searched online for free through the Virginia Land Records Online Network at valandrecords.org, which provides access to imaged deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents from 1984 forward. For property tax assessments, parcel maps, and zoning information, visit the Montgomery County GIS portal at montva.com/departments/gis. For documents recorded before 1984 or to obtain certified copies, contact the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 55 West Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073, phone (540) 382-5760. Certified copies cost $0.50 per page plus $2.00 for certification.

Birth and death certificates for events in Montgomery County can be requested through the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 55 West Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073, phone (540) 382-5760, or directly from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records in Richmond. Birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies; death certificates are $12 each. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct interest in the record. Processing typically takes 5-10 business days in person or 2-4 weeks by mail. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with expedited options.

To find business license records in Montgomery County, start with the Virginia State Corporation Commission's Clerk's Information System at scc.virginia.gov/clk/begin to search for corporations, LLCs, and other registered entities statewide at no charge. For local fictitious name (DBA) filings, contact the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at (540) 382-5760, which maintains assumed name certificates as public records. For information on local business licenses (BPOL), contact the Montgomery County Department of Finance at (540) 382-5730. Professional license verification is available through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at dpor.virginia.gov.