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Pittsylvania County History Information

History Research Center of the Pittsylvania County Public Library in Chatham, offering local history and genealogy resources and a research request form; wills, deeds and death records stay with the Circuit Court clerk.

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Pittsylvania County Economic Development Department

The Pittsylvania County Economic Development Department, 1 Center Street, Chatham, works on business retention, expansion and attraction and markets the county's seven industrial parks; 434-432-7700.

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Pittsylvania County at a glance

State
Virginia
County seat
Chatham
Population
60,501
Area
978 sq mi
Founded
1767
Cities and towns
14

Pittsylvania County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the unincorporated areas of Pittsylvania County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Pittsylvania County is provided by Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 33 Depot Street in Chatham, Virginia 24531, is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas of Pittsylvania County.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Pittsylvania County are maintained by Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Pittsylvania County are taken and retained by Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or potentially through third-party websites that aggregate such data.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Pittsylvania County Sheriff or a city police department in Pittsylvania County. Ask that agency for its record. Under Va. Code 2.2-3706(A)(1) law enforcement agencies must release adult arrestee photographs taken at intake and booking when requested, except when release would jeopardize a felony investigation, and then only until it no longer would.

How do I get a criminal background check in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

The Virginia criminal history record comes from the Virginia State Police, Central Criminal Records Exchange. Request a name search on form SP-167 (Criminal History Record Name Search Request) through vspapps.vsp.virginia.gov; results take about 15 business days after mail in.

How can I look up sex offenders in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

Search the Virginia State Police Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

Register with the general registrar (city or county registration office) or through the Virginia Department of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The deadline to register is 21 days before most elections; after the deadline you can register at your local registration office and vote a provisional ballot in person (same day registration).

How do I look up property records in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Pittsylvania County are kept by the Pittsylvania County clerk of the circuit court. Property values are set by the commissioner of the revenue or local assessor, and tax bills come from the county or city treasurer. Source: official state page.

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

Certified birth and death certificates for Virginia come from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Certified copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce records are sold at all DMV customer service centers. Online through the Office of Vital Records application, by mail with check or money order payable to the State Health Department to P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, Virginia 23218-1000, in person at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227, or at any DMV customer service center. Fee: $15 for each certified copy (DMV charges a $17 records search fee).

How do I find business license records in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

Business entity filings are searched with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Clerk's Office. Business licenses are issued by the city or county where the business is based; contact the Commissioner of the Revenue or business license office of each city, county and town where the business has an office or location.

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