Hanover County Phone Directory
The Hanover County phone directory helps you look up phone numbers for the Sheriff's Office, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Assessor's Office, and the Voter Registration and Elections Office. Use the phone directory to reach the right office fast. Each department posts its direct line and email. The county also keeps a searchable staff database tied to the main phone directory page. Most record pulls start with a quick phone call to the FOIA officer.
Hanover County Phone Directory Overview
The Hanover County Staff Directory is a searchable database of government employees. It includes names, titles, departments, phone numbers, and email addresses for county staff across all departments. The full directory lives at hanovercounty.gov/Directory.aspx.
Each department in the county has its own page tied back to the main directory. The county FOIA officers are Kim B. Jordan (County Attorney's Office), Donna R. Carlin (County Administration), and Lt. Justin Hall (Hanover County Sheriff's Office). Note: Call the right FOIA officer for the record type you need, not the main county line.
Hanover County FOIA Phone Lines
Public records access in Hanover County runs under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, set out in Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. The Sheriff's Office FOIA contact is HCSOFOIA@hanovercounty.gov. Phone: 804-365-6107. The full Sheriff's Office records page is at hanoversheriff.com/357/Records-and-FOIA.
The county must respond within five working days, per Va. Code § 2.2-3704. Each public body must name a FOIA officer per Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2. Specific exemptions live in Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1. FOIA breach penalties are at Va. Code § 2.2-3714.
Hanover Circuit Court Clerk Phone Lookup
The Hanover Circuit Court Clerk's Office handles court records, land records, marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, and probate services. The Clerk is a constitutional officer elected by Hanover County voters. The page links to the Virginia Courts Case Information portal for online record searches. The full clerk page is at hanovercounty.gov/316/Circuit-Court-Clerk.
Court records cover civil, criminal, and traffic cases. Land records cover deeds, mortgages, and plats. For lookups, have the case number or a full name handy before you call the clerk.
Hanover Sheriff's Office Phone Numbers
The Hanover County Sheriff's Office handles incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement files. The FOIA email is HCSOFOIA@hanovercounty.gov. Phone: 804-365-6107. Lt. Justin Hall is the FOIA contact. Records requests can be made by email, phone, mail, or in person. The office runs during normal weekday hours, with a 24-hour emergency dispatch line.
State conviction records fall under Va. Code § 19.2-390.1. Sex offender registration follows Va. Code § 9.1-902.
Assessor and GIS Phone Contacts
The Hanover Assessor's Office page explains the real estate assessment process and provides access to property records. The ArcGIS Web App Viewer lets users search for properties, view parcel boundaries, and access assessment data interactively. Internet display of non-confidential property information is allowed under Virginia law. Call the Commissioner of the Revenue with questions about parcel data, land use deferrals, or assessment appeals. Note: Always have the parcel ID ready when you call.
Voter Registration Phone Numbers
The Hanover County Voter Registration and Elections Office runs all elections in the county. It provides info on how to register to vote, polling places, absentee voting, and election results. The full page is at the county site.
To check voter status or find a polling place, head to vote.elections.virginia.gov. You can also register to vote at elections.virginia.gov/registration. Open meeting rules for the Electoral Board live in Va. Code § 2.2-3707.
Court Case Lookup by Phone
For a fast Hanover County case lookup, you can call the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Have the case number ready, or give a name and an approximate filing year. General District Court cases are searchable at eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts. The full state portal is at vacourts.gov/online. Hanover County references the state Virginia Judiciary Case Information System for searching circuit court cases.
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 Hanover County are with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Death record sharing is set by Va. Code § 32.1-271.
Hanover County Property and Tax Phone Lookup
The Hanover County Assessor's Office keeps property values for every taxable parcel in the county. Real estate values are set through a standard mass appraisal process. The Commissioner of the Revenue also tracks personal property tax records. Call the office with questions about your parcel, the land use deferral program, or an assessment appeal. The online GIS Web App Viewer shows parcel boundaries, zoning layers, and aerial photos. It ties back to the county land records database for a full property search.
The Treasurer's Office handles tax bill payments. Call ahead if you need to set up a payment plan or request a duplicate bill. Note: Have the tax account number or parcel ID ready before you call.
Hanover County FOIA Request Tips
When you file a FOIA request in Hanover County, include your full name, your legal address, and a clear list of the records you want. The more specific your request, the faster the office can respond. FOIA does not require that your request be in writing, but a written request creates a clear record. 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. If the estimated cost will top $200, the county may ask for a deposit. The county must respond within five working days, with a seven day extension possible. If the records are large, the county may petition the court for more time.
Hanover Phone Directory Tips
When you use the Hanover County phone directory, start with the staff search tool. Type the topic, a department name, or a person's last name. The search returns the direct line and the email for that staff member. If you do not know which department handles a record type, call the main county line and ask to be routed. Most calls reach a real person during normal weekday hours.
Hanover Land Records Phone Lookup
Hanover County land records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, plats, judgments, and other instruments. Land records cover transactions going back many years. Call the clerk's office before you bring in a document for recording. Staff can tell you about cover sheet rules, the right format for the parcel ID, and the recording fee. Note: Recording hours may be shorter than general office hours, so always check the day and time before you head to the courthouse.
Cities in Hanover County
Hanover County contains the town of Ashland, which has a local phone directory. Use the city page below.