Lexington Phone Directory Access

The Lexington phone directory is the best way to reach city staff, the police department, the voter registrar, and other offices in this small independent city in Rockbridge County's heart. Lexington is home to about 7,300 residents plus Washington and Lee University and VMI. The city runs its own offices and posts a departmental contact list online at lexingtonva.gov. Most lines use the 540 area code. Start with the main City Hall number at 540-462-3700 if you do not know which office to call.

Lexington City Phone Directory Basics

Lexington is an independent city. It is enclaved within Rockbridge County but runs its own government. City Hall is at 300 E. Washington St., Lexington, VA 24450. The Rockbridge County Circuit Court Clerk at the Rockbridge County Courthouse, 20 South Randolph Street, Suite 101, handles court records for Lexington and Buena Vista as well. That clerk line is 540-463-2232. The Honorable Michelle M. Trout serves as Clerk.

The City Phone List covers FOIA at 540-462-3700, Human Resources at 540-462-3729, Information Technology at 540-462-3703, and Large Item Collection at 540-463-3154. The Voter Registrar is at 540-462-3706. David C. Whitesell serves as Commissioner of the Revenue at P.O. Box 1160, phone 540-463-3431. Betty Trovato is Treasurer at P.O. Box 784, phone 540-463-2613.

Below is a look at the state's public safety page for Virginia, which covers safety info that applies to Lexington.

The state site at vsp.virginia.gov has lookups that reach every corner of the state, Lexington included.

Search Lexington FOIA and Public Records

The City of Lexington follows the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. FOIA requests can go to the City Manager's Office at 540-462-3700. You can also email or write to City Hall. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3704, the city must respond within five working days. The city may charge actual costs for search and copying. Estimates above $200 may require a deposit.

The Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council can help if you have questions. They are at 804-225-3056 or foiacouncil@dls.virginia.gov. The main FOIA rules are in Va. Code Title 2.2 Chapter 37. The statute covers access, fees, timelines, and exemptions. The statute at Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 covers general exclusions for personnel and legal records.

Lexington Court Records Phone Numbers

Lexington court matters are handled through the Rockbridge Combined Court system. The Circuit Court Clerk for Rockbridge County at the Rockbridge County Courthouse is the main custodian of court records for Lexington. Call 540-463-2232 for case info, marriage licenses, and land records. The General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court serve the city as well. For online case lookups, use eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/.

The state court directory at vacourts.gov lists contact info for every court in Virginia. Court records are public under the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia and Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2. Here is a look at the state court system page that covers Lexington.

Court records for criminal matters, civil matters, and probate all route through the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

Lexington Police and Public Safety

The Lexington Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. The Rockbridge Regional Public Safety Communications Center serves as the Central Dispatch Center for Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. For an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency police calls, contact dispatch through the main city line at 540-462-3700 and ask for the police.

The department works with Fire and Rescue and Emergency Management. The Lexington Fire Department covers fire suppression, EMS, and emergency planning. Criminal history records are limited under Va. Code § 19.2-389. For a formal background check, use the Virginia State Police at vsp.virginia.gov. The state sex offender registry at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov runs under Va. Code § 9.1-902.

Lexington Voter and Election Records

The Voter Registrar's Office is at 300 E. Washington St., Lexington, VA 24450. The phone is 540-462-3706. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, closed for lunch from noon to 1 PM. Early voting runs for 45 days before Election Day. The last two Saturdays before an election also have voting hours. The Electoral Board appoints the Voter Registrar for a four-year term.

After each election, the Electoral Board canvasses the vote and certifies results to the State Board of Elections. Check your voter registration at vote.elections.virginia.gov. Voter rolls have limited access under Va. Code § 24.2-444.

Lexington Property Records and GIS

The City of Lexington provides online maps and GIS through its website. The maps page redirects to the Lexington GIS portal at lexingtongis.timmons.com. The GIS shows parcel info, zoning, and land use within the city limits. Property owners can look up parcel IDs, zoning classes, and adjacent property info. The Planning Department at 540-462-3700 can provide additional map products and GIS data upon request.

Note: The Rockbridge County Circuit Court Clerk at 540-463-2232 remains the main custodian of recorded deeds and plats for Lexington property.

Other Lexington Resources

The City Manager's Office oversees city operations and posts weekly reports. The Commissioner of Revenue handles local taxes, business licenses, and personal property. The Finance Department posts annual budgets and financial reports for public review. Human Resources posts jobs. Public Works manages streets, sanitation, and infrastructure. The Utilities Processing Department manages water, sewer, and electric accounts. All of these offices can be reached through the main city line.

The Virginia Department of Health at vdh.virginia.gov handles vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. Under Va. Code § 32.1-271, vital records have limited public access.

For more background on Virginia's FOIA, including exemptions for ongoing investigations, see Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1. The exemption for juvenile records falls under Va. Code § 19.2-390.1. Court scheduling exceptions are in Va. Code § 2.2-3707. These rules help define what the city can and cannot release in response to a records request.

Using the Lexington Phone Directory

The best way to use the Lexington directory is to start with the department page on the city site. Each department lists its direct line and office hours. If the line does not list a direct extension, call the main number and the front desk staff will route you. Most calls are answered within a few rings during weekday business hours.

Here is another view of the state phone directory resources page.

State-level lookups on vsp.virginia.gov and vdh.virginia.gov cover the entire Commonwealth and are useful when the city does not keep the specific record you need. The Rockbridge Regional Library at the city main branch holds phone books, local directories, and access to online research tools. The library is a good first stop if you are tracing an older Lexington resident or looking up a historic business. The reference desk staff can help you find the right city department for a given record, and they often know the shortest path to the person who can answer a specific question about land, taxes, or vital records.

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