New Kent County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in New Kent County, Virginia, are typically managed by the New Kent County Sheriff's Office. You can request access to these photos by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Some information may also be available through the Virginia State Police's online portal, though availability can vary based on privacy laws and regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in New Kent County, Virginia, you should contact the Virginia State Police, which handles background checks through their Criminal History Record Check system. You can submit a request online or by mail using the SP-167 form. Local requests may also be facilitated through the New Kent County Sheriff's Office, which can provide guidance on the process.

To look up sex offenders in New Kent 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 offenders by name, location, or proximity to specific addresses. The registry is updated regularly to provide current information about registered offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in New Kent County through the Virginia Department of Elections online portal at vote.virginia.gov or by submitting a paper application to the New Kent County Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124, phone (804) 966-9614. Virginia requires registration at least 22 days before an election. The online system allows you to register, update your address, check registration status, and apply for absentee ballots. Valid identification and proof of residency are required for first-time voters under federal law.

Property records in New Kent County can be searched through two primary sources: the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for recorded land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens at cc.courts.state.va.us (subscription fees apply for document images), and the New Kent County Real Estate Assessment system available at newkentgov.org for property tax assessments, parcel data, ownership, and assessed values. The Clerk's Office is located at 12007 Courthouse Circle, phone (804) 966-9520. Most assessment data is searchable online for free, while certified copies of recorded deeds require fees of $2 for the first two pages plus $0.50 per additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in New Kent County are maintained by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, and can be requested online at vdh.virginia.gov/vital records/ through the VitalChek system, by mail to 2001 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA 23230, or in person at the state office. The fee is $12 per certified copy, and processing takes approximately 2-4 weeks for standard requests. Applicants must provide valid government-issued photo ID and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by Virginia Code § 32.1-250 et seq. Expedited service is available for additional fees.

Business license records in New Kent County are maintained by the Commissioner of the Revenue at 12007 Courthouse Circle, phone (804) 966-9608, which handles local business license tax administration. For corporate and LLC registrations, use the Virginia State Corporation Commission's free online business entity search at scc.virginia.gov/clk/bussch.aspx to look up registered business names, status, registered agents, and filing history. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the New Kent County Circuit Court Clerk at (804) 966-9520 and are public records available for inspection during business hours.