Arlington County Phone Directory
The Arlington County phone directory helps you find phone numbers for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Police Department, the Courts, and every county service listed in the A-Z Index. Use the phone directory to reach the right office fast. Arlington runs one of the most complete A-Z indexes of any Virginia county, which makes it easy to look up a phone line by topic. The phone directory covers hundreds of entries with direct lines, locations, and responsible departments.
Arlington County Phone Directory Overview
The Arlington County A-Z Index is a full directory of Arlington County government services, offices, and contacts. It lists hundreds of entries by letter. Sample listings include Circuit Court Clerk (703-228-7010), Land Records (703-228-4369), Police (703-228-4300), and Real Estate Assessment (703-228-3920). The full A-Z Index is at arlingtonva.us/A-Z-Index.
Each entry in the index ties to a department page with more details. This is the best place to start a phone lookup when you are not sure which office owns a record type. The index is updated each month to reflect new services and new staff.
Arlington County FOIA Phone Lines
Public records access in Arlington County runs under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, set out in Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. The FOIA Officer is Rachel Healy, in the County Attorney's Office. Phone: 703-843-0687. The FOIA page explains how to submit a request, the county's response timeline, and links to previously submitted requests and responses for full transparency.
Each public body must name a FOIA officer per Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2. The county must respond within five working days, per Va. Code § 2.2-3704. Specific exemptions live in Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1.
Arlington Clerk of Circuit Court Phone Lookup
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is Paul Ferguson. The office is at 1425 N Courthouse Rd, Room 6100, Arlington, VA. Phone: 703-228-7010. The Clerk manages civil and criminal court records, land records, marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, wills, and probate matters.
Note: The Clerk's Office is a constitutional office with duties mandated by the Code of Virginia. Arlington's Land Records online search is at arlington.va.publicsearch.us. Users can search deeds, titles, financing statements, and judgments.
Arlington Courts and Judicial Services Phone Numbers
The Courts & Judicial Services page gives an overview of Arlington's court system, including Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. It includes links to jury duty information, traffic ticket payments, marriage licenses, and the Land Records Division. The full page is at arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Courts.
Each court in Arlington has its own phone line and hours. The Land Records Division handles deed recordings and copies. Call the main Clerk of the Circuit Court number for most record pulls.
Arlington Police Department Phone Numbers
The Arlington County Police Department is at 1425 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA. The main line is 703-228-4300. Criminal history background checks can be requested at 703-228-4292. The department page has info on crime reporting, accident reports, and public safety programs.
State conviction data falls under Va. Code § 19.2-390.1. Sex offender registration follows Va. Code § 9.1-902. FOIA breach penalties are in Va. Code § 2.2-3714.
Arlington Real Estate Phone Contacts
The Real Estate Assessment office runs at 703-228-3920. The Real Estate Taxes page explains how property assessments work and how to pay real estate taxes. The Property Search portal at propertysearch.arlingtonva.us lets users search for property assessments, tax history, and ownership info online. Internet display of non-confidential property information is allowed under Virginia law.
Election Officials Phone Numbers
The Arlington Election Officials office is led by Gretchen Reinemeyer. It provides info on voter registration, absentee voting, polling places, and election results for Arlington County. The office is at 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Room 320, Arlington, VA. Phone: 703-228-3456. For state-level voter info, visit vote.elections.virginia.gov. To register, head to elections.virginia.gov/registration. Open meeting rules live in Va. Code § 2.2-3707.
Court Case Lookup by Phone
For a fast Arlington County case lookup, you can call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 703-228-7010. General District Court cases live at eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts. The full state portal is at vacourts.gov/online. Note: Sealed cases and juvenile files are not on the public portal.
Vital Records Phone Numbers
For births, deaths, and marriage records, contact the Virginia Department of Health at vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records. Recent marriage licenses for Arlington County are with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Death record sharing is set by Va. Code § 32.1-271.
Arlington Land Records Phone Lookup
Arlington County's Land Records Division sits inside the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. The phone line is 703-228-4369. Land Records staff handle deed recordings, plats, deeds of trust, judgments, and financing statements. The division works during normal weekday hours, with recording cut off a half hour before close. Call the office before you bring in a document. Staff can tell you about cover sheet rules, parcel ID format, and the right fee schedule.
The online public search portal at arlington.va.publicsearch.us gives free access to indexed records. Note: Recent deeds may take a few days to appear online after they are recorded in the book. For a certified copy, call the clerk's office first to confirm the fee and the turnaround time. Arlington uses the standard Virginia land records format, which ties each deed to a grantor, a grantee, and a tax map parcel.
Arlington County Staff Phone Search Tips
When you use the Arlington phone directory, start with the A-Z Index for the fastest path. Type the topic, not the office name. The index then points you to the right desk. If you are not sure which topic covers your need, call the main county line at 703-228-3000. The switchboard can route you. Email format for most Arlington staff follows first initial plus last name at arlingtonva.us, but always confirm on the department page.
Note: Some phone lines have extended hours during tax season or election week. Always check the department page for current hours before you call.
Arlington County FOIA Request Tips
When you file a FOIA request in Arlington County, include your full name, your legal address, and a clear list of the records you want. The more detail you give, the faster the office can respond. Email is the preferred method for most offices. Fees may apply. The county can charge a fair fee for the search and copy work, but the fee cannot top the actual cost of the request. Most requests are filled within five working days, with a seven day extension if needed. Note: Past requests and responses are posted on the county FOIA page for public review, so a quick search there may save you a fresh request.
Cities in Arlington County
Arlington County borders the independent City of Alexandria and Falls Church. Use the city pages for local phone directory contacts.