This is not a government office or records custodian. The directory cannot obtain records, certify copies, confirm a person's address, or remove material from an official database. Contact the office that holds the record. For an emergency, dial 911. If you believe you are being stalked or harassed, contact local police.
Finding the Right Record Office
The Hopewell Circuit Court Clerk is the local custodian for deeds, probate, marriage licenses, and circuit-court records. It is located at 100 E Broadway, Room 251, Hopewell, VA 23860, and can be reached at 804-541-2239. For city records that are not online, the Public Records Officer handles Hopewell FOIA routing at 804-541-2247 or foia@hopewellva.gov. The city states that it responds within five working days under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
- Address and parcel questions: use the Hopewell street address directory and the City Assessor's property route.
- Historical volumes: begin with the Hopewell city-directory collections and confirm holdings with ARLS or LVA.
- One-person record questions: use the Hopewell resident lookup to identify the appropriate official system.
- Public city files: send a narrow request under Virginia FOIA to the custodian holding an existing record.
- Election administration: the Hopewell General Registrar is at 106 N Main St, Hopewell, VA 23860, 804-541-2232.