Chesterfield County Phone Directory
The Chesterfield County phone directory is the central place to look up phone numbers for county departments, the Circuit Court Clerk, the Sheriff's Office, the County Jail, and the Voter Registrar. Use this phone directory to call the right office before you head to the courthouse. Most departments share their direct numbers and email addresses through the county online directory. The county also runs a public records request portal that ties to the phone directory for routing.
Chesterfield County Phone Directory Basics
The county runs a full Chesterfield County staff directory that lists each department, board, and contact. Sample listings include Accounting at 804-748-1673 and the Airport Advisory Board at 804-768-7700. The Appeals Panel under the Virginia Set-Off Debt program is also listed. The directory has direct phone numbers and email links for most staff.
Each department in the county has its own page tied back to the main directory. Real Estate Assessments, Police, and the Sheriff's Office all link from the main page. The directory is the official county resource for public contact info. You can search by department name, or just browse the alphabetical listing.
Chesterfield County FOIA Phone Lines
Public records access in Chesterfield County runs under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, set out in Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. The county FOIA Officer can be reached at P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Phone: (804) 748-1000. The county runs a Public Records Request Portal that lets you submit, track, and download requested records. The full FOIA process is on the Chesterfield FOIA page.
All public records are presumed open, though some may be held back if a clear exemption applies under Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1. 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. Electronic submissions are accepted 24/7 through the online portal.
Chesterfield Circuit Court Clerk Phone Lookup
The Chesterfield County Circuit Court is at P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909. Phone: 804-748-1241. The 1917 Courthouse sits at 10011 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Public Service Hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Land Records staff can be reached at 804-748-1285 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The full court page is at chesterfield.gov/1127/Circuit-Court.
The Clerk's Office holds permanent land and court records back to 1749, the year the county was set up. Online indexes are open 24/7 for Land Records (Deeds 1967 to current; Wills 1994 to current) and Circuit Court Case Data (Civil and Criminal, 1990 to current). Documents presented after normal recording hours are recorded the next business day. Note: Always call ahead before a courthouse visit to confirm what records you need.
Chesterfield Land Records Phone Numbers
The Circuit Court Clerk's Office records deeds, deeds of trust, plats, and other land instruments. Recording hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The full land records page lives at chesterfield.gov/1278/Land-Records.
To monitor land records for possible fraud, the county provides a notification service. The Clerk's office charges fees for recording and copies. View the Circuit Court Fee Schedule before you visit. Land Records staff can answer questions on lookups by deed book, page number, or grantor and grantee names.
Chesterfield Police and Jail Phone Numbers
The Chesterfield County Jail is at 6900 Mimms Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Phone: 804-748-1476. The Inmate Jail Automated Information System line is the same number. The Canteen Office is at 804-748-1488. The Sheriff's Office is at 804-748-1261, located at 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. The County Jail was opened in 1999 as a medium security level facility.
State conviction records fall under Va. Code § 19.2-390.1. Sex offender registration follows Va. Code § 9.1-902. For real estate assessments, the county uses three valuation methods.
Real Estate Assessment Phone Contacts
The Department of Real Estate Assessments operates under the Code of Virginia Title 58.1, Taxation. Chesterfield reassesses real estate annually. Notices are mailed by Feb. 1, showing values as of Jan. 1 each year. The annual appeal filing deadline is March 15. Commercial property owners can complete the Income and Expense survey online by July 15. The 2025 tax rate is $0.89 per $100 of assessed value for both commercial and residential real estate. Search Real Estate Assessment Data (READ) online for property info.
Voter Registrar Phone Numbers
The Chesterfield County Voter Registrar maintains voter rolls and runs all elections. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person. The office posts info on polling places, absentee voting, and election dates. The office coordinates with the Virginia Department of Elections for statewide voter database updates. For a registration check, head to vote.elections.virginia.gov. Open meeting rules for the Electoral Board live in Va. Code § 2.2-3707.
Court Case Lookup by Phone
Chesterfield County cases can be looked up online through the state portal. General District Court cases live at eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts. The full state portal is at vacourts.gov/online. Have the case number ready, or give a name and an approximate filing year. FOIA breach penalties are listed in Va. Code § 2.2-3714.
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 are with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Chesterfield County. Death record sharing is set by Va. Code § 32.1-271. Note: Always call the office that holds the year you need before you mail a request.
Chesterfield County GIS Phone Contacts
The Chesterfield County GIS office runs Open GIS Data tools that let users search and download datasets. Real Estate Assessment Data (READ) is available through GIS services. The GIS division keeps mapping data for property parcels, zoning, floodplains, and infrastructure. The public can browse parcel boundaries, aerial photography, and topographic maps through the GIS portal. Data downloads are open to researchers, developers, and real estate professionals.
Call the GIS office with questions about parcel data, map layers, or data downloads. The office works with the Circuit Court Clerk to update parcel maps based on recorded deeds and plats. Note: GIS data is updated on a rolling basis, so a recent deed may not show up right away.
Chesterfield Phone Directory Tips
When you use the Chesterfield County phone directory, start with the searchable staff list. Type the topic, the department name, or a person's last name. The search returns the direct line and the email. If you do not know which department handles a record type, call the main county line at (804) 748-1000 and ask to be routed.
Cities in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County borders the independent city of Colonial Heights. Use the city page for local phone directory contacts.