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Prince George County Economic Development Office

Prince George County Economic Development Office helps businesses start, grow or relocate in the county. 6602 Courts Drive, Prince George, Virginia. Phone (804) 722-8600.

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State
Virginia
County seat
Prince George
Population
43,010
Area
282 sq mi
Founded
1703
Cities and towns
2

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Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Prince George County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout the unincorporated areas of Prince George County. Notable divisions within the Sheriff's Office include patrol, investigations, and court security, each playing a crucial role in Prince George County's law enforcement efforts.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Prince George County is primarily managed by Prince George County Sheriff's Office, which covers the unincorporated areas and collaborates with municipal police departments within Prince George County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in Prince George County are provided primarily by Prince George County Police Department, headquartered at 6600 Courts Drive, Prince George, VA 23875 The department operates 24/7 and provides full-service law enforcement throughout the unincorporated areas of Prince George County. Arrest records in Prince George County are considered public records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq.).

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Prince George County are maintained by Prince George County Sheriff's Office. Residents and legal representatives can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, following the guidelines set forth by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Prince George County are taken and retained by Prince George 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 online databases. The availability of mugshots is subject to the policies of the Sheriff's Office and applicable state laws.

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Prince George County Sheriff or a city police department in Prince George 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 Prince George 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 Prince George 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 Prince George 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 Prince George County, Virginia?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Prince George County are kept by the Prince George 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. The state property tax guide explains who does what.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Prince George 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 Prince George 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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