Chesterfield County Residents Directory
The Chesterfield County Residents Directory brings together public records and people search tools for one of central Virginia's largest counties. Use it to find court cases, look up property owners, request police reports, and access the records held by county offices. Most data is open to the public under state law. The Residents Directory points you to the right office for each record type. Whether you want a deed, a court file, or an arrest record, the steps below show how to search online or in person at the courthouse complex.
Chesterfield County Quick Facts
Chesterfield County Police Records
The Chesterfield County Police Department keeps records of incidents, arrests, accidents, and investigations. Reports are open to the public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, with some limits when a case is still active. The department runs crime prevention programs and works with neighborhood watch groups across the county.
You can request a copy of an incident report or accident report through the records division. Fees may apply. The department also tracks crime stats and shares them with state and federal agencies. The Virginia Department of State Police Uniform Crime Reporting Unit collects investigatory stop data under the Community Policing Act. That data is on the Virginia Open Data Portal.
Visit the Chesterfield County Police Department page for the records request form and contact info. We pulled this section from the official department site.
The page lists records phone numbers, district stations, and links to crime maps.
You will see info on community programs, traffic safety, and how to file a report.
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office runs the County Jail and provides security for the courts. The office also serves legal papers throughout the county. The sheriff's office is located at 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. The mailing address is P.O. Box 940, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0001. Phone: 804-748-1261. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While sheriff's deputies have arrest power, the Chesterfield County Police Department handles most criminal investigations and patrol duties. Active warrants can be viewed online through the sheriff's portal. Visit the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office page for the warrant search and inmate info. We checked the official sheriff page for these details.
The page links to the warrant search, jail info, and the office's complaint process.
You can find the office's mission statement, fingerprint hours, and command staff contacts.
Note: The sheriff and the police department are two separate agencies. Pick the right one based on the type of case or record you need.
Court Records in Chesterfield County Residents Directory
Chesterfield County runs three main courts. The Circuit Court hears felonies, civil cases over $25,000, divorce, custody, wills, and probate. The General District Court is at 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. It handles civil claims up to $25,000, misdemeanors, and traffic cases. Small claims up to $5,000 use a simpler process.
The Circuit Court Clerk keeps deeds, marriage licenses, judgments, and case files. These records are open to the public during business hours. The Clerk also handles marriage license applications, notary public sign-ups, and business name registrations. Visit the Chesterfield County Courts page for forms and hours.
Online case info is available through the Virginia Judicial System portal. Search by name or case number. The General District Court page at chesterfield.gov has more on traffic prepayment and small claims forms.
Property Records and Tax Info
Chesterfield County keeps real estate assessment records for all properties in the county. You can search by address, parcel number, or owner name. The assessment database includes property characteristics, land values, building values, and tax history. State law requires all real estate to be assessed at 100% of fair market value.
Tax relief programs help elderly and disabled taxpayers who meet income limits. Apply through the assessor's office. Business personal property records are also kept by the county, with annual filing rules for businesses. The Chesterfield County Assessor page has the search tool and forms.
The county portal at chesterfield.gov is the main hub for tax payments, permit lookups, and records request forms. We pulled this from the official site.
The page links to the property search, tax payment portal, and FOIA request center.
From this page you can reach social services, public health, and the county's online news center.
Public Records and FOIA Access
Records requests can be filed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. You do not need to give a reason. Most files are open. Some get held back when they involve active investigations or hold sensitive personal data. The county has five business days to reply.
For statewide help, the Library of Virginia in Richmond keeps historical chancery court files and old land records for Chesterfield County. The Virginia Public Access Project tracks Chesterfield County election data and campaign finance info. Both sites are free.
Nearby Counties and Local Cities
Chesterfield County borders the City of Richmond and several other counties. The Residents Directory has pages for nearby areas. Try Henrico County across the James River. Each county has its own courts, sheriff, and records office. Use the right page for the area where the event happened.
Richmond is an independent city for most purposes, but many residents commute between Chesterfield and Richmond for work and court business. The county's location next to the state capital gives residents access to a wide set of state agencies and records.