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 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Government > City Agencies, Departments, and Offices > Courts and Judicial Offices > Circuit Court Clerk
Circuit Court Clerk
Dr. Alan P. Krasnoff

Circuit Court Clerk
Alan P. Krasnoff

Disclaimer

The Clerk of Court has presented a general overview of procedural information. For review of a specific statute in its entirety, please refer to the Code of Virginia.

Circuit Court Clerk


OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IS YOUR SAFETY & HEALTH

In response to the COVID-19 virus a number of our services are available electronically or by mail. Please view the Section menu to the left and click on the service needed. IF there is a need to come by Clerk of Court's office, please call in advance: 757-382-3000.


Our most requested services 

  • Hand Gun Permits
  • Marriage Licenses
  • Probate
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Services

  • Record all deeds and plats for property in Chesapeake
  • Judgments
  • Financing Statements
  • All Criminal Cases – Felonies and Misdemeanor Appeals
  • Civil Law – Cases $15,000.00 and over must be filed in Circuit Court, including change of name (adult and ward or child), garnishments, divorces, adoptions, delinquent tax suits, partition suits, suits to enforce mechanic's liens, church trustees and authority to borrow money
  • Probate – All wills, appoint and qualify guardians for adults after they are appointed by the Court
  • Issue marriage licenses
  • Issue concealed handgun permits
  • Record DD-214 (Separation papers from the military)
  • Appoint ministers to perform marriages

Divorce

  • Contested Divorce Manual Adobe pdf icon
  • Uncontested Divorce Manual Adobe pdf icon

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Records & Research

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306 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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