Information on how to obtain Virginia public records is included in the resources listed below.  Most records must be obtained through the mail and others may be available online.  Records available may include court documents, property records, criminal records, vital records, death records and divorce records.

Largest City in Virginia: Virginia Beach

States Adjacent to Virginia: West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky

Website: http://www.Virginia.gov

Population: 7,567,465 (2000 American Community Survey - US Census)

Virginia is a southeastern state and was the 10th state admitted to the Union.  The state was one of the original 13 colonies.  It was named after Queen Elizabeth I of England.  Virginia is the birthplace of eight US presidents.

Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth - View information related to official documents, state government, judicial system and online services.

Virginia Department of Corrections - Inmate locator, victim services and correctional facility information.

Virginia Judicial System - Information related to Virginia courts, case information, forms, publications, and programs and services.

Virginia Sex Offender Registry - Search the sex offender registry.

Virginia Office of Vital Records - View information on obtaining Virginia vital records.

Virginia Historical Society - Search online for historical material, research services, and information related to exhibitions, education and publications.

Virginia State Corporation Commission - The clerk's information system.

Virginia Department of Taxation - Download individual tax forms.

Virginia Department of Taxation - Download business tax forms.

Virginia Department of Taxation - View taxpayer information, as well as downloadable forms and online payment services.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles - Renew vehicle registration online and information related to driver's license renewal.

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries - Online hunting and fishing license application.

Virginia Employment Commission - View information related to unemployment insurance.

The Library of Virginia - Search catalogs and collections, and research guides.

Virginia Secretary of Public Safety - Information related to alcoholic beverage control, parole board, state police, veterans services and contact information.