Stafford County Phone Directory
The Stafford County phone directory makes it easy to find phone numbers for the County Administration, the Sheriff's Office, the Circuit Court Clerk, and the FOIA Officer. Use the phone directory to call the right office before you head out. Most county offices share their direct lines and emails through the staff directory page. The county also runs a separate Sheriff's records request portal that ties to the same phone tree. The phone directory is the best place to start any record search.
Stafford County Phone Directory Overview
Stafford County maintains a department-level staff directory that lists each office and its main contact line. County Administration is at (540) 658-4541. Social Services is at (540) 658-8720, with sub-pages for Adult Protective Services, Benefits, Child Protective Services, and Foster Care. The directory links to a deeper index for each department.
Each department in Stafford County keeps its own contact line. Note: Some offices in Stafford County only post a main department line, not direct staff numbers. Always ask to be routed to the right person when you call.
Stafford County FOIA Phone Lines
Public records access in Stafford County runs under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, set out in Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. The County FOIA Officer is Mali Savage, Citizens Assistance Office, PO Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555. Phone: (540) 658-4518. Email: msavage@staffordcountyva.gov. The full FOIA process is on the Stafford FOIA page.
FOIA requests can be made in writing. The county has five working days to respond, 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. The Sheriff's Office runs a separate NextRequest portal for law enforcement records.
Stafford Circuit Court Clerk Phone Lookup
The Stafford County Circuit Court Clerk is Kathy Sterne. Email: ksterne@vacourts.gov. Phone: (540) 658-8750 or 540-658-4255. Physical Address: Judicial Center, 1300 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554. Mailing Address: PO Box 69, Stafford, VA 22555. Services include marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, criminal cases, civil law, probate, land records, and vital records. The full court page is at staffordcountyva.gov/government/courts/circuit_court.
Quick links from the court page point to "Case Status & Information" on the state courts portal. The clerk handles all permanent records for the court, including land records, court orders, and probate files.
Stafford Property Search Phone Numbers
The Stafford County Real Estate Appraisal Office runs an official property search portal. Office contact: 540-658-4132 option #2. Users can search by Tax Map Number (without spaces) or by address. The site notes: "In an effort to safeguard the privacy of Stafford County taxpayers we do not offer users the ability to search by owner name." Advanced search options include Parcel ID, Street, City, Neighborhood, Property Class, Acreage, Land Value, and Total Value. The full search portal is at va-stafford-assessor.publicaccessnow.com.
Note: Stafford restricts owner-name search for privacy reasons. Use the tax map number for the fastest result.
Stafford Sheriff's Office Phone Numbers
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office sits at the Public Safety Center, Ford T. Humphrey Building, 1225 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554. Mailing: PO Box 189. The site lists news releases, strategic plan documents, special event permits, and employment information. Emergency contact: 911. The Sheriff's Office uses a NextRequest web portal for public records requests, which lets you message the Sheriff's Office about needed documents. Past requests and responsive documents are viewable on the platform.
State conviction data falls under Va. Code § 19.2-390.1. Sex offender registration follows Va. Code § 9.1-902. FOIA breach penalties are at Va. Code § 2.2-3714.
Voter Registration Phone Numbers
The Stafford County Voter Registration office is at 124 Old Potomac Church Rd, Stafford, VA 22554. Phone: (540) 658-4000. The office gives info on voter registration, polling places, absentee voting, and election results. For more state-level info, visit vote.elections.virginia.gov. Open meeting rules for the Electoral Board live in Va. Code § 2.2-3707.
Court Case Lookup by Phone
For a fast lookup of a Stafford County case, you can call the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Have the case number ready. General District Court files 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 recent 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 Stafford County. Death record sharing is set by Va. Code § 32.1-271.
Stafford County Phone Directory Tips
When you use the Stafford County phone directory, start with the department index. Each department lists its main line and a brief description of the services it covers. If you do not know which department handles a record type, call County Administration and ask to be routed to the right desk. Most calls reach a real person during normal weekday hours.
Email is a good back up for phone calls. Most county staff email addresses use a firstnameinitial plus last name format at staffordcountyva.gov, but always confirm on the department page. Note: Always call ahead before you drive to the Judicial Center, since the Clerk of the Circuit Court may have limited public hours during holidays.
Stafford County FOIA Request Tips
When you file a FOIA request in Stafford County, include your full name, your legal address, and a clear list of the records you want. FOIA does not require that your request be in writing, but a written request creates a clear record. The county FOIA Officer, Mali Savage, can be reached at (540) 658-4518 or by email at msavage@staffordcountyva.gov.
Fees may apply. The county can charge a fair fee for the search and copy work. Mail-in requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of records. The county must respond within five working days. If the work will take longer, the office will let you know in writing.
Stafford Land Records Phone Lookup
Stafford County land records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The line is (540) 658-8750. Land records cover deeds, plats, deeds of trust, and judgments going back many decades. Call the clerk's office before you bring in a document for recording. Staff can tell you about cover sheet rules, fees, and the right format for the parcel ID. Note: Recording hours may be shorter than general office hours.
Stafford GIS and Mapping Phone Numbers
The Stafford County Mapping and Geographic Information division provides access to county mapping services. The division supports planning, development, and public safety with GIS data, maps, and property-related geographic records. Call the office with questions about parcel maps, street names, or zoning data. The office works with the Real Estate Appraisal team to keep parcel boundaries up to date. Note: Some map products are open to the public for download, while others require a request through the FOIA officer.
Cities in Stafford County
Stafford County borders the independent city of Fredericksburg. Use the city page below for local phone directory contacts.