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County
Clarke County
County seat
Berryville
Population
60
Clarke County population
14,323
Local records
Clarke County offices
ZIP codes
20130

About Paris public records

Paris is located in Clarke County, Virginia. Law enforcement in Paris is served by Paris Police Department and Clarke County Sheriff's Office. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Paris residents are issued through the Virginia Department of Health (Division of Vital Records), with local copies often available through the Clarke County Clerk's office.

Residents can visit the Clerk's Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, to request certified copies of vital records. For more information or to initiate a records request, community members can contact the office at (540) 955-5116. This department handles the issuance of business licenses, zoning permits, and other regulatory approvals from its office at 100 North Church Street in Berryville. Local entrepreneurs can visit in person or call (540) 955-5126 to learn about the specific requirements for operating in this community. Voters in Paris receive services through the Clarke County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville, VA 22611, phone (540) 955-5157, website clarkecounty.gov/voter-registration-elections.

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How do I look up property records in Paris, Virginia?

Property records for Paris, Virginia are maintained by the Clarke Commissioner of the Revenue's Office and the Clarke County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Clarke County, including parcels in Paris. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Clarke County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Virginia counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Clarke County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Paris, Virginia?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Paris, Virginia residents are available through both county and state offices. The Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, located in Richmond, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Virginia. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Clarke County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Clarke County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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