Access Petersburg Phone Directory

The Petersburg phone directory covers city hall, the circuit court clerk, the police department, voter registration, and every other public office in this independent city south of Richmond. Petersburg has about 33,000 residents and runs its own government separate from any county. The city keeps a staff directory online at petersburgva.gov that lists direct phone numbers, emails, and office addresses for all departments. Whether you need to reach the city assessor, the fire department, or the commissioner of revenue, the phone directory puts the right number at your fingertips. Call during weekday hours for the fastest response.

Petersburg City Staff Phone Directory

The City of Petersburg maintains a full staff directory at petersburgva.gov. City Hall is at 135 N Union Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The main phone number is 804-733-2300. The directory lists every department with its own number. Key offices include the City Assessor, City Attorney, City Council, City Manager's Office, City Treasurer, and Clerk of Council. The Circuit Court is at 804-733-2367.

The Petersburg phone directory also covers Code Enforcement and Building Code Compliance at 804-733-2409. The Commissioner of the Revenue's Office is led by Brittany C. Flowers, Master Commissioner of the Revenue. The Commonwealth's Attorney provides prosecutorial services. Planning and Community Development handles zoning, permits, and development review. Public Utilities manages water and sewer. The phone directory is sorted by department so you can browse or jump straight to the office you need.

The Petersburg phone directory at petersburgva.gov lists every city department with staff contacts.

The online directory covers offices from Blandford Cemetery to voter registration and parks.

Petersburg Circuit Court Phone Directory

The Honorable Maytee E. Parham serves as the Clerk of Circuit Court for Petersburg. She was first elected in 2020. The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is at 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803. The phone number is 804-431-5594. The fax is 804-732-5548. The email is petersburgcc@vacourts.gov. The clerk handles all estate matters and serves as the probate clerk.

The Clerk's Office records and maintains deeds and other legal documents tied to real property. Surveys are often recorded with deeds and kept in the same office. The clerk launched VADeed Alert to protect property owners from deed fraud. VADeed Alert is a free notification service that sends email alerts when documents matching a property owner's name or Tax Map/Parcel ID are recorded. Property owners can sign up at risweb.vacourts.gov.

The Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk page shows details for Clerk Parham's office.

The page lists the clerk's phone, fax, email, and office address at the courthouse.

Petersburg Phone Directory for Public Records

Petersburg follows the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3700, all public records are presumed open. You can ask for records by phone, email, or in writing. The city must respond within five working days under Va. Code § 2.2-3704. Extensions of up to seven more days are allowed for complex requests. Criminal investigative files may take up to 60 working days.

Under Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2, the city must designate a FOIA officer. That person serves as the point of contact for records requests. Their name and contact info must be posted on the city website. If you are not sure who to call, start with the main city hall number at 804-733-2300 and ask for the FOIA officer. You can also try the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council at 804-225-3056 for help with any request that gets denied or delayed.

Petersburg Police and Public Safety

The Petersburg Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. The phone directory at petersburgva.gov lists the police department contact alongside fire, rescue, and emergency services. The Sheriff's Office handles court security, jail operations, and civil process. Code Compliance enforces city ordinances and building codes. The Fire Marshal's Office conducts inspections and issues permits.

For police records, call the department and ask for the records division. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1, certain investigative files are exempt. Personnel records, ongoing case information, juvenile records, and Social Security numbers are among the common exemptions. Basic incident reports and crash reports are usually available. The phone directory for Petersburg public safety gives you the right number so you can ask before you file a formal written request.

Petersburg GIS and Property Records

The Petersburg City Assessor's Office rolled out a new GIS website in January 2021. The project took two years. It started with the hiring of GIS Analyst Carter Chassey and the purchase of ESRI software. City departments worked with Geodecisions, an industry leader in GIS website design in Virginia, to build the system. The GIS website covers the city's nearly 15,000 parcels. Map layers include schools, Council wards, historic districts, and enterprise zones. Oblique aerial imagery comes from Eagleview.

The Petersburg GIS announcement details the new property records system.

The GIS system serves residents, property owners, city staff, and real estate professionals.

You can access the GIS website by clicking the red Real Estate Records button at www.petersburgva.gov. Property searches and views are available for all city parcels. The system also connects to the court records system for deed and land record lookups. The phone directory for the assessor's office is the best way to get help if you run into issues using the GIS system online.

Petersburg Voter Registration Directory

The Voter Registration and Elections Office is at 229 N. Market Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The office phone is 804-733-8071. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to noon, closed from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch, then 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Petersburg phone directory lists this office alongside all other city departments.

Petersburg uses a ward system for elections. Ward 1 polls at Blandford Academy, 816 E. Bank Street. Ward 2 polls at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road. Ward 3 polls at Petersburg High School Gym, 3101 Johnson Road. Ward 4 polls at Union Train Station, 103 River Street. Ward 5 polls at Tabernacle Community Life Center, 444 Halifax Street. Ward 6 polls at Cool Springs Elementary School, 1450 Talley Avenue. Ward 7 polls at Pleasants Lane Elementary School, 100 Pleasants Lane. Voters must provide a physical street address. An ID is required to vote at the polls.

You can also check your registration status through the Virginia Citizen Portal. The portal lets you register, update your address, and find your polling place.

Court Records Search in Petersburg

You can search court cases through the Virginia Courts online portal. The portal links to case search tools for circuit courts and general district courts. The General District Court case search system covers criminal and traffic records across the state. Petersburg falls under the 11th Judicial Circuit. For certified copies of court documents, call the Circuit Court Clerk at 804-431-5594.

Open Meetings and FOIA Penalties

Under Va. Code § 2.2-3707, all Petersburg City Council meetings and other public body meetings must be open. Minutes must be taken and made available to the public. Call the Clerk of Council to request copies of past minutes and agendas. Meeting records include the date, time, members present, and a summary of topics discussed.

If a public body violates FOIA or open meeting rules, penalties apply under Va. Code § 2.2-3714. A first willful offense can result in fines of $500 to $2,000. Second or later violations bring fines of $2,000 to $5,000. Destroying records to avoid a request can add fines of up to $100 per record. The Petersburg phone directory gives you the direct line to the offices that handle these records so you can make informed requests.

Vital Records and Health in Petersburg

The Virginia Department of Health Vital Records office handles birth and death certificates at the state level. For local health department contacts in Petersburg, the staff directory at petersburgva.gov lists the relevant offices. The Department of Social Services provides assistance programs for city residents. The Parks and Leisure Services Department manages recreational facilities. The phone directory puts all of these contacts in one place so you can call the right office first.

Nearby Virginia Cities

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