Reston, Virginia Public Records

To register to vote in Reston, Virginia, residents can register online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Fairfax County elections office. Virginia requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Virginia Department of Elections voter lookup tool. For local county and state elections (Reston is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County and does not hold municipal elections), contact the Fairfax County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

Property records for Reston, Virginia are maintained by the Fairfax Commissioner of the Revenue's Office and the Fairfax County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Fairfax County, including parcels in Reston. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Fairfax 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 Fairfax County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

Birth, death, and marriage records for Reston, 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 Fairfax County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Fairfax 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.