Richmond, Virginia Public Records

To register to vote in Richmond, Virginia, residents can register online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Richmond city General Registrar's office (Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county). 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 municipal elections in Richmond, contact the Richmond city Clerk of the Circuit Court's office for schedules and ballot information.

Property records for Richmond, Virginia are maintained by the Richmond City Assessor's Office and the Clerk of the Richmond Circuit Court. Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within the City of Richmond, including parcels in Richmond. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Richmond city provides online property record searches at rva.gov/finance/real-estate-records. For in-person requests, visit the City Assessor's Office at Richmond City Hall (900 East Broad Street). Richmond is an independent city, not part of any county. The Richmond City Finance Department handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

Birth, death, and marriage records for Richmond, Virginia residents are available through both city 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for the City of Richmond. 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.