Lexington Residents Directory
The Lexington Residents Directory is your guide to public records, court data, and city contacts in Lexington, Virginia. Lexington is a small independent city in the Shenandoah Valley, home to Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. The city runs its own police, court clerks, and records office. Use this page to look up names, pull case files, and reach the right desk. The directory points to live links and phone lines. State tools help you when your search reaches outside the city limits. Start here to find a Lexington resident the easy way.
Lexington Residents Directory Snapshot
City of Lexington Residents Directory
The City of Lexington runs the public records hub for the city. The site has a New Residents page with city services and community resources. Residents can apply to serve on city boards, committees, and commissions. Job openings are posted on the city site. City Hall is going through renovations, and some offices have moved to temporary spots. The City Council holds Regular Meetings, usually at 7:00 PM. The Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission also meet on a set schedule.
All city files fall under Va. Code ยง 2.2-3700, the Virginia FOIA. Staff have five work days to reply to a request. Lexington is part of Rockbridge County for some shared services, but for records, the city has its own clerk.
Note: Lexington is an independent city. Records for Lexington residents are not held by Rockbridge County, even though the two share some services.
Lexington Police Department Records
The Lexington Police Department holds reports, arrest logs, and accident files. Police records fall under Virginia FOIA. The records desk is open during city hall hours. You can ask for a file by phone, by mail, or in person. Some files may be held back when a case is open. The clerk can tell you if a record is sealed.
Since this page does not have a local image, the state portal screenshot below shows where to start for cross-city resident searches.
The Virginia.gov state portal links to every agency in the state.
From the portal, you can reach the Virginia State Police, DMV, and Vital Records.
Court Records in Lexington
Lexington shares the Rockbridge/Lexington Circuit Court for civil and felony cases. The General District Court takes traffic cases, small claims, and misdemeanors. Both courts plug into the Virginia Online Case Information System. Pick the city, type a name, and pull up open and closed files.
For full case files or certified copies, you visit the courthouse. Plain copies cost about 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $2 per page plus a small seal fee. Mail requests work too. Send a check, an envelope, and a short note with the case number. The clerk replies in a week or two.
The Virginia Court Data Portal offers free bulk court files. Cases run through the end of 2024. You can pull civil and criminal records for research.
Vital Records and Property Files
For birth, death, marriage, and divorce records of Lexington residents, contact the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records. The fee is $12 per copy. Walk-in service is at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond. Most orders ship in two weeks. Birth records open after 100 years. Death, marriage, and divorce records open after 25 years.
Property records sit with the Lexington Commissioner of the Revenue and the Circuit Court Clerk. Deeds, liens, and tax maps are on file. Many parcels show on the city GIS site. The clerk also keeps wills and estate papers. For older land records, check the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
Filing a VFOIA Request
To file a VFOIA request, write a short note with your name, contact info, and the records you want. Send it to the agency that holds the file. Staff have five work days to reply. They can ask for seven more days if needed. Some fees may apply for staff time and copies. The Virginia FOIA Council can help you with questions at (804) 225-3056 or 1-866-448-4100.
State tools also help you find a Lexington resident. The Virginia State Police runs criminal history checks for $15. The Virginia DMV holds driving records. The Virginia Judicial System page lists every court.
Nearby Cities and Counties
Lexington sits inside Rockbridge County but stays separate for records. Check Rockbridge County for nearby files. Look at other valley cities such as Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Buena Vista. Each one runs its own court clerk and records desk. The state court system links them all through one search tool.