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Provides a constitutional official who is elected to an eight-year term by the voters of the locality. The clerk handles administrative matters for the court and also has authority to probate wills and grant administration of estates. The clerk is the custodian of the court records and the clerk's office is where deeds are recorded and marriage licenses are issued. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

A detailed pre-recorded voice messages listing specific instructions to adhere to in order to obtain certified copies of birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates. Travel instructions to the Division of Vital Records are available by calling the above member. Application for Certification of a Vital Record can be obtained from the Division of Vital Records, your local health department or the website. There are three ways in which to obtain a vital record in Virginia. Choose the method that best suits your needs: (1) Walk-in - Same day service is available to walk-in customers. This is the fastest way to obtain a birth certificate. When you arrive, you will complete an application, pay the $12 required fee, and show the processing clerk a valid photo I.D. (2) Express Service instructions - VitalChek Network - Obtain a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate within 2-5 days through a courier service. A service charge must be paid by credit card. (3) Mail-in instructions - Turn around is estimated at 5 to 7 business days from the day the request is received. However, people are urged to allow sufficient time for delivery of the vital record. Checks or money orders should be made payable to State Department of Health. A fee of $12.00 is charged for each certification of a vital record or for a search of the files when no certification is made.

Certified copies of birth, marriage and divorce certificates can be obtained from the Mount Rogers Health District health departments for any of these events as long as they occurred in Virginia.

The Regulation and Licensing Branch Issues licenses and regulates the taxi industry, peddlers, solicitors, precious metal and gem dealers, pawn brokers, massage establishments and therapists, and going-out-of-business sales. Staff in Regulation and Licensing Branch supports the Trespass Towing Advisory Board.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

Provides local death certificates and applications for birth certificates. To get Virginia certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, contact the Office of Vital Records in Richmond, 804-662-6200.

Death records are filed at the health department in the county in which the death occurred, not the county in which the person lived. Certified copies can be obtained only by a relative of the deceased or by a representative of a funeral home. Local health departments have death records on file from 1963 to the present. Copies of DEATH records prior to 1963 and all BIRTH records are filed in Richmond and can be obtained by sending the completed request form to the following address: Office of Vital Records P.O. Box 1000 Richmond, Virginia 23218-1000.

Death records are filed at the health department in the county in which the death occurred, not the county in which the person lived. Certified copies can be obtained only by a relative of the deceased or by a representative of a funeral home. Local health departments have death records on file from 1963 to the present. Copies of DEATH records prior to 1963 and all BIRTH records are filed in Richmond and can be obtained by sending the completed request form to the following address: 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, VA 23230 Information Line: (804) 662-6200

Death and birth certificates, as well as marriage and divorce records, can be obtained from the local county health department. Vital Records are available to immediate family members only- mother, father, husband, wife, child, brother, sister and grandparents with valid ID. Birth records can be issued to the legal guardian with proof of custody papers. Aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, etc. cannot obtain a Vital Record.

Birth death, marriage and divorce records for events occuring in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Vital records are available to immediate family members only: mother, father, husband, wife, adult son or daughter, brother, sister, grandparents, and adult grandchildren with valid ID. For information on ID requirements, please visit the Virigina Department of Health Office of Vital Records: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_records/index.htm. Virginia's Office of Vital Records can be reached by phone at 1-804-662-6200.

Provides local death certificates and applications for birth certificates. The Customer Service Center in Richmond offers certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The Customer Service Center address is: 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 The mailing address is: PO Box 1000 Richmond, Virginia 23218

Vital Records provides information and forms to utilize in securing birth certificates and establishments of paternity. Issues death certificates for all deaths occurring in the city/county. Death certificates cost $12 per certified copy. Birth certificates can be obtained through the Office of Vital Records in Richmond. There is a $12 charge per copy. Office for Vital Records PO Box 1000 Richmond, VA 23218-1000

3-4 visits to Casa Latina per year to provide consular services for Mexicans living in the Roanoke area and beyond: passports, consular IDs, etc.

The Division of Licensing Programs (DOLP) strives to protect the safety, health, and well-being of children and adults receiving care in non-medical day facilities and residential programs. Assisted living facilities (ALF), adult day centers (ADC), children's residential facilities (CRF), and licensed child placing agencies (LCPA) are the main programs licensed through DOLP. Licensing inspectors conduct inspections of children and adult programs to monitor compliance with standards, regulations, and laws. Licensing inspectors are authorized to conduct investigations if there are allegations of noncompliance with the Code of Virginia, regulations, and program licensing standards. State and regional licensing staff also provide training to providers, facilities, and organizations. Adult Programs Regulated by the Division Adult Day Centers (ADC) Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) Child Welfare Programs Regulated by the Division Child Caring Institutions (CCI) Children's Residential Facilities (CRF) Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA) Licensed Independent Foster Homes (IFH)

This division is involved in consumer protection through administration of state laws regarding depository and non-depository financial institutions. The Bureau also investigates and responds to consumer complaints. In addition to written complaints, the staff responds to thousands of telephone inquiries. The Bureau also has an outreach program for the purpose of improving the financial literacy of Virginians.

The Motor Vehicle Dealer Board will administer sections of the Commonwealth's Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws and Regulations as charged; promote the best interests of both the automotive consumer and dealer body; and process all motor vehicle related complaints promptly and professionally, while providing a high level of customer service.

The Board of Long Term Care Administrators at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Nursing Home Administrators, Nursing Home Preceptors, Nursing Home Continuing Education Vendors. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Board for Branch Pilots licenses the pilots responsible for safe passage of ships in Virginia's major shipping lanes and waterways. The Circuit Courts of Hampton, Norfolk, and Portsmouth appoint individuals to the nine-member Board.

RESTAURANT INSPECTION Environmental Health Specialists inspect places that prepare food for public consumption. This includes restaurants, school cafeterias, day-care centers, hospitals and more. Inspect temporary food service vendors at local festivals. Check out the latest inspections of your favorite restaurant at http://healthspace.com/Clients/VDH/VDH/web.nsf/home.xsp FOODBORNE ILLNESSES If you suspect that more than one person has become ill after eating a common food, please contact your local health department. You can also log onto MyMealDetective.com to file an online foodborne illness report.

Local health departments are responsible for registering home births and issuing copies of death certificates to authorized persons as requested. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) compiles, publishes, and maintains statistical data such as births including low birth weight, teenage, etc.; deaths and major causes; marriages and divorces; and incidences of communicable diseases.

Issuer of on-site, important legal documents, including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates.

Inspects all public eating establishments, (including school cafeteria) to ensure compliance with Virginia's sanitation code. Investigates food borne disease reports.

Processes requests for obtaining the following vital records: death certificates, birth certificates (including those who had home births) and acknowledgement of paternity. NO CERTIFICATES ARE KEPT ON FILE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Performs soil evaluations for on-site sewage disposal systems and on-site evaluations for private drinking water wells. Provides periodic inspections of food establishments and temporary events. Performs Hotel/Motel and Bed & Breakfast inspections. Investigates food, on-site sewage, on-site well and food establishments complaints.

The Board of Psychology at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: School Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Applied Psychologists, Sex Offender Treatment Providers. The complaint line should be called to file a complaint or to report possible violations by a Virginia health care provider. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836