Prince George County

Prince George County is located in the central-eastern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, positioned along the southern bank of the James River and the Appomattox River. Prince George County seat is Prince George, a small unincorporated community that houses Prince George County's administrative center at 6602 Courts Drive, Prince George, VA 23875. Established in 1703, Prince George County is one of Virginia's oldest counties, named after Prince George County of Denmark, consort to Queen Anne of Great Britain. Prince George County includes approximately 266 square miles and maintains a population of approximately 43,000 residents as of recent census estimates. Prince George County is strategically positioned adjacent to the City of Hopewell and the City of Petersburg, serving as part of the greater Richmond-Petersburg metropolitan statistical area. Prince George County is home to significant military installations, including Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee), one of the largest initial entry training centers for the United States Army. Major landmarks include the historic Brandon Plantation, one of the oldest continuous agricultural operations in North America dating to 1616, and City Point, the site of General Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters during the Siege of Petersburg in the Civil War. Prince George County's economy benefits from its proximity to Interstate 95 and Interstate 295, making it an attractive location for distribution centers and logistics operations. Prince George County maintains several key administrative offices: the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 6401 Courts Drive handles court records and land records; the Commissioner of the Revenue at 6602 Courts Drive manages property assessments; and the County Treasurer collects taxes and maintains tax records. Prince George County operates under a traditional Virginia county government structure with an elected Board of Supervisors.

The court system is centralized at the Prince George County Virginia Circuit Court serves Prince George County and is located at 6445 Courts Drive. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Virginia online court portal.

The court system is centralized at the Prince George County Virginia Circuit Court, located at 6445 Courts Drive, where various cases, including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters, are adjudicated.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records, incident reports, and booking information by submitting a FOIA request to the Police Department's Records Division at the address above.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are maintained by the arresting agency and Prince George regional jail; these may be requested in person or in writing.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of records.

Criminal Records

• The Virginia State Police provides additional resources for residents seeking detailed criminal records, for public access and public safety.

Jail & Inmate Records

• In Virginia, the bond and bail process allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information about recently arrested individuals can be accessed through the jail's administrative office.

• Prince George County General District Court, located at 6401 Courts Drive, phone, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases up to $25,000, and preliminary hearings for felonies.
• Case information for circuit courts can be searched online through the Virginia Judicial System's Case Information System at eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis (note: some case types may not be available online).
• General District Court and Juvenile Court records typically require in-person requests.
• Fees for certified copies are $2 for the first two pages and $0.50 for each additional page, per Virginia Code § 17.1-275.
• Remote access fees may also apply for online searches.

• The Clerk's office provides an online land records search system accessible through princegeorgeva.org, allowing users to search by name, book and page, or instrument number.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $2 for the first two pages and $0.50 for each additional page.
• Requests for bulk data or extensive research may incur additional fees.
• Marriage records from 1865 forward are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and can be searched in person or by written request.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Certified birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy and $12 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• Death certificates cost $12 each.
• Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks by mail.
• Expedited service is available for an additional fee.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com, though convenience fees apply (typically $10-15 additional).

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Prince George County Regional Chamber of Commerce, located in the Tri-Cities region, provides networking and business support services; information is available at pgrchamber.org.