Henrico County Residents Directory Lookup

The Henrico County Residents Directory pulls together public records and people search tools for one of Virginia's largest counties. Use it to find court cases, look up property owners, ask for police reports, and access the records held by county offices. Most data is open under state law. The Residents Directory points you to the right office for each type of record. Whether you need a deed, a court file, or an arrest record, the steps below show how to search online from home or visit the county complex on Parham Road in person.

Henrico County Police Records

The Henrico County Police Division provides law enforcement to county residents. The division 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.

You can ask for a copy of an incident report or accident report through the records unit. The division runs community policing programs and tracks crime stats for the area. Visit the Henrico County Police Division page for the records request form and contact info. We pulled this section from the official site.

The page lists records phone numbers, district stations, and links to the crime mapping tool.

You will find info on community programs, traffic safety, and how to get a copy of an accident report.

The county also runs its own sheriff's office and fire department. The sheriff's office handles court security, the jail, and civil process service.

Court Records in Henrico County Residents Directory

Henrico 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 4315 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228. It handles civil claims up to $25,000, misdemeanors with penalties up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine, and traffic cases. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles family cases.

The Circuit Court Clerk keeps deeds, marriage licenses, judgments, wills, and case files. These are open to the public during business hours. The Clerk's office also handles marriage ceremonies, notary public sign-ups, and passport processing. Visit the Henrico County Courts page for forms, hours, and judge assignments. We checked the official courts page for these details.

The page links to the case search portal, clerk contact info, and the marriage license application.

You will see info on traffic prepayment, small claims, and the General District Court page.

For online case search, use the Virginia Judicial System portal. Search by name or case number.

The General District Court page at henrico.us has more on civil and traffic forms.

Henrico County Property Records

Henrico County keeps real estate assessment records for all properties in the county. You can search by address, parcel number, or owner name. The database includes property characteristics, land values, building values, and tax history. Real estate is assessed at 100% of fair market value, as state law requires.

Tax relief programs are open to elderly and disabled residents who meet income and asset limits. Apply through the assessor's office. Business personal property records are also kept by the county, with annual filing rules for businesses. Visit the Henrico County Assessor page for the search tool and forms.

The county portal at henrico.us is the main hub for tax payments, permit lookups, and records request forms. We pulled this from the official site.

From this page you can reach social services, public health, and the FOIA request center.

The page links to property search, online tax payments, and the records request center.

Public Records Access Under VFOIA

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act gives anyone the right to ask for public records held by Henrico County offices. You do not have to give a reason. Most files are open. Some get held back when they involve active investigations or hold sensitive personal info. The county has five business days to reply.

To file a FOIA request, contact the office that holds the record. Each office has its own process. The county website lists the right contact for each department. Records related to social services, education, and public safety are kept under state and federal rules.

Henrico County Residents Directory Tools

Statewide tools also help. The Library of Virginia in Richmond keeps historical chancery court files and old land records for Henrico County. Henrico is one of the original Virginia counties, so the records go back to colonial times. The library has digital collections you can search from home.

The Virginia Public Access Project tracks Henrico County election data, campaign finance reports, and elected officials. Both sites are free to use. The Virginia State Police handles statewide criminal history checks and the sex offender registry.

Nearby Counties and Cities

Henrico County wraps around the City of Richmond on three sides. Richmond is an independent city with its own court system. Many Henrico residents work and conduct business in Richmond. The Residents Directory has a separate page for Richmond.

Nearby in the directory you will find Chesterfield County across the James River. Each county runs its own courts, police, sheriff, and records offices. Use the right page for the area where the event happened or the property is located.