Access Spotsylvania County Phone Directory
The Spotsylvania County phone directory helps you reach the right office fast. Use the phone directory to look up phone numbers for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Sheriff's Office, the Records Department, and the Office of Elections. Each office posts its direct line and email. The county also runs a searchable staff directory page that ties to all major departments. Most record requests start with a quick phone call to confirm the right form and the right fee.
Spotsylvania County Phone Directory Basics
The Spotsylvania County Staff Directory gives a searchable list of county staff and departments. It has contact info for many county offices. You can filter by department or by name. The directory lives at spotsylvania.va.us/Directory.aspx.
Each department in the county has its own page tied back to the main directory. The County FOIA Officer is Niki Dickinson, in County Administration. Note: Separate FOIA portals exist for the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office.
Spotsylvania County FOIA Phone Lines
Public records access in Spotsylvania County runs under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, set out in Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. The FOIA Records Request page outlines the process for requesting public records from the county. The full FOIA process is on the county site. Each public body must name a FOIA officer per Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2.
The Sheriff's Office FOIA Officer is Bernita Jeter. Phone: 540-507-7144. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Address: 9119 Dean Ridings Ln, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 (Mailing: PO Box 124). Accident Reports cost $5.00, Incident Verification $5.00, and Fingerprints $15.00. The county must respond within five working days, per Va. Code § 2.2-3704. Exemptions live in Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1.
Spotsylvania Clerk of Circuit Court Phone Lookup
The Clerk of the Circuit Court records deeds, issues marriage licenses, manages concealed handgun permits, probates wills, and maintains court records. The Clerk is a constitutional officer elected for an eight-year term. The full clerk page is at spotsylvania.va.us/319/Clerk-of-the-Circuit-Court.
The Clerk's Office is the main source for court case lookups, marriage records, and probate files in the county. For online searches, you can use the Virginia state courts portal. Note: Always have the case number or a full name ready before you call.
Spotsylvania Records Department Phone Numbers
The Spotsylvania Records Department handles marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, and other official records. It is the central point for many county-issued documents and permits. The full page is at spotsylvania.va.us/1211/Records-Department.
The office runs during normal weekday hours. Call ahead to confirm which forms you need to bring. The concealed handgun permit process runs out of this office. Marriage licenses are also issued here.
Sheriff's Office Phone Lookup
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Roger L. Harris. The mission is to provide efficient, quality law enforcement service through public partnership. The site includes command staff info, community programs, and the P3 Tipline. For records, see the Services page. Crash reports are available for purchase online. Accident Reports cost $5.00 and Incident Verification costs $5.00. Fingerprints are $15.00.
State conviction records fall under Va. Code § 19.2-390.1. Sex offender registration rules are in Va. Code § 9.1-902. The Sheriff's Office also runs a separate NextRequest portal for FOIA requests.
Office of Elections Phone Contacts
The Spotsylvania Office of Elections runs voter registration and all elections in the county. It posts info on voter registration, polling sites, absentee voting, and early voting. It also covers upcoming elections, sample ballots, and how to become an election officer. The full page is at the county site.
Voters can check status, find polling places, and view sample ballots at vote.elections.virginia.gov. To register, head to elections.virginia.gov/registration. Open meeting rules for the Electoral Board live in Va. Code § 2.2-3707.
GIS and Property Mapping Phone Numbers
Spotsylvania County runs GIS mapping through an ArcGIS-based GeoHub and a Web App Viewer. These tools let users view property parcels, zoning districts, floodplains, and other geographic data layers relevant to real estate and land use planning. Call the planning office or the Commissioner of the Revenue with questions about parcel data.
Court Case Lookup by Phone
For a Spotsylvania County case lookup, you can call the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. General District Court cases are searchable at eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts. The full state portal is at vacourts.gov/online. FOIA breach penalties are 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 for Spotsylvania County are with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. 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.
Spotsylvania Property Records Phone Contacts
The Spotsylvania Commissioner of the Revenue and the Real Estate Assessment Office track property values and ownership data for all parcels in the county. Call the office with questions about your parcel, the land use program, or an assessment appeal. The GIS GeoHub lets users view parcel boundaries, zoning, flood plain, and other data layers. The Web App Viewer is the interactive map tool. Both are open to the public with no login.
The Treasurer's Office handles tax bill payments and duplicate bill requests. Note: Have the parcel ID or the tax account number ready before you call. Internet display of non-confidential property information is allowed under Virginia law.
Spotsylvania County FOIA Request Tips
When you file a FOIA request in Spotsylvania County, be specific about the records you want. Include your full name, your legal address, and the date range for the records. The more detail you give, the faster the office can respond. Email is the preferred method for most offices. The County FOIA Officer, Niki Dickinson, handles general county requests. The Sheriff's Office FOIA Officer, Bernita Jeter, handles law enforcement records. Public school records go to the separate school division FOIA portal.
Fees may apply. The county can charge a fair fee for the search and copy work. If the estimated cost will top $200, the county may ask for a deposit up front. Note: Call the right FOIA officer for the record type you need, not the main county line.
Spotsylvania Phone Directory Tips
When you use the Spotsylvania County phone directory, start with the search tool on the staff directory page. Type the topic, the 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. Note: The Sheriff's Office and the school division each have their own FOIA portal, so call the right one for the record type you need.
Cities in Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania County borders the independent city of Fredericksburg. Use the city page below for local phone directory contacts.