Rockbridge County, Virginia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Rockbridge County, Virginia, can be obtained from the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office. The office is responsible for maintaining these records and may provide access through an online portal or upon request at their physical location. The Sheriff's Office is located at 258 Greenhouse Road, Lexington, VA 24450. It's advisable to contact them directly at (540) 463-7328 to inquire about the availability of mugshots and the process to obtain them.

To obtain a criminal background check in Rockbridge County, Virginia, you need to contact the Virginia State Police, as they handle background checks statewide. You can request a background check by submitting a completed SP-167 form, which is available on the Virginia State Police website. You may visit the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the local process. The Sheriff's Office can provide assistance and information on how to proceed with obtaining a background check.

To look up sex offenders in Rockbridge County, Virginia, you can use the Virginia State Police Sex Offender Registry. This registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the state, including those residing in Rockbridge County. The registry is accessible online and allows you to search by name, location, or proximity to specific addresses. For more information, visit the Virginia State Police website and navigate to the Sex Offender Registry section.

You can register to vote in Rockbridge County through the Virginia Department of Elections online portal at vote.virginia.gov, by submitting a paper application to the Rockbridge County Registrar at 150 South Main Street in Lexington, or in person at the Registrar's Office, phone (540) 463-4361. The voter registration deadline is 22 days before any election, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period. Virginia offers no-excuse absentee voting, and you can request an absentee ballot online, by mail, or in person starting 45 days before Election Day.

Property records in Rockbridge County are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 2 South Main Street in Lexington, phone (540) 463-2232, which records all deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. You can search land records online through the county's remote access subscription service or visit the Clerk's Office in person during business hours. Property tax assessment information and parcel maps are available through the Rockbridge County Commissioner of the Revenue and the county's GIS system at rockbridgecountyva.gov. Many basic property searches and tax records can be accessed for free, while accessing recorded document images may require a subscription fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Rockbridge County are issued by the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 101, Richmond, Virginia 23230. You can request certified copies by mail, in person at the state office, or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with expedited processing available. The fee is $12.00 per certified copy, and processing time ranges from same-day for in-person requests to 4-6 weeks for mail requests. You must be an authorized person (family member or legal representative) and provide valid photo identification to obtain a certified copy.

Business licenses in Rockbridge County are issued by the Commissioner of the Revenue at 150 South Main Street in Lexington, phone (540) 463-5969, and you can contact that office for information on specific business licenses. For assumed name (DBA) filings, contact the Rockbridge County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at (540) 463-2232. To search for corporations, LLCs, and other business entities registered in Virginia, use the free State Corporation Commission business entity search at scc.virginia.gov/clk/beinq.aspx, which provides information on business formation, status, and registered agents.