Manassas People Search

A Manassas people search uses public records held by the Prince William Circuit Court at the Judicial Center on Lee Avenue. Manassas is an independent city, but it shares judicial services with Prince William County and Manassas Park through the 31st Judicial Circuit. You can run a free name search online or visit the clerk's office in person. This page covers each public records source in Manassas, how the court system works, and how to file a public records request.

Where to Start a Manassas People Search

The Prince William Circuit Court serves Manassas. The courthouse is at 9311 Lee Avenue, Third Floor, Manassas, VA 20110. The clerk is Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith, Esquire. She was elected as a constitutional officer and serves Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No payments are taken after 4:30 p.m. The main phone is (703) 792-6015. Civil calls go to (703) 792-6029. Criminal calls use (703) 792-6031. Land records calls use (703) 792-6035.

The clerk keeps all court files and records for the 31st Circuit. That includes felony cases, civil suits over $25,000, divorce records, probate, marriage licenses, and land deeds. The Virginia Code lists more than 800 duties for the Clerk of Circuit Court. These range from recording deeds to issuing summons and preparing jury lists.

You can read more about the clerk's role at pwcva.gov/department/circuit-court/circuit-court-clerks-role.

This page outlines every duty the clerk handles for Manassas and Prince William County court records.

Manassas Public Records Search Online

The Prince William Circuit Court offers an online Land Records Management System, or LRMS. It holds deeds and land records from 1918 to now. You also get plats from 1918, judgments from 1988, fiduciaries from 1981, fictitious names from July 1986, clerk's orders from 1981, UCC filings from 1989, and marriage license indexes from 1981. Access the records portal at pwcva.gov/department/circuit-court/online-records-access.

There are two ways to use the LRMS for a Manassas person lookup. The first is a paid subscription at $240 per year for unlimited access. That requires a signed agreement. The second is pay-per-use for occasional users. Index searching is free. If you want a copy of a document, it costs 50 cents per image plus a $2 internet convenience fee per purchase.

For court case searches, the state offers a free tool. Go to eapps.courts.state.va.us/CJISWeb/circuit.jsp and pick "Prince William" from the list. Cases since July 1, 1989 are online. You can search by defendant or plaintiff name, case number, or hearing date. The system shows pleadings, orders, and service information tabs. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed cases are not shown.

The Prince William Circuit Court state page lists judges, the clerk, and a direct link to the case search system.

Court Case Lookup in Manassas

The Prince William General District Court also sits at 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110. Phone is (703) 792-6160 and the fax is (703) 792-7863. This court handles traffic tickets, misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims up to $25,000, and preliminary hearings for felonies. Use the General District Court Online Case Information System to search by name or case number for free.

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court shares the same address. It handles family law, juvenile delinquency, and child support cases. Those records are restricted and not available through the public search tools.

Copy fees at the clerk's office are straightforward. Standard copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $2 plus copy fees. Digital files for 100 pages or less cost $10. For over 100 pages, the fee is $25. Send written requests with a check or money order to Clerk of Circuit Court, Room 305, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110. You can also complete an online request form or bring the request in person to Room 314 for civil or Room 310 for criminal.

Manassas FOIA and Records Requests

The Manassas city FOIA officer is Caroline Oxley. Her phone numbers are (703) 853-5835 and (703) 257-8456. You can file a request online through the Manassas FOIA request page, by email, phone, or by letter to City of Manassas, 9027 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110.

The FOIA page shows how to file a request and lists the city's response timeline under Virginia law.

Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3704, all public bodies must respond within five working days. They may ask for seven more days if the request is large. If the cost goes over $200, the city may ask for a deposit first. The Virginia FOIA Advisory Council helps with questions and appeals.

For police records, the Manassas City Police Department at (703) 257-8000 processes its own FOIA requests. Prince William County Police also handle requests at (703) 792-6562. Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3706, police must release basic criminal incident information. That includes names of adults charged, dates, and charges. Full investigative files stay closed during active cases.

Property and Land Records Search

Property records for Manassas go through the Prince William County Assessor's Office at 4379 Ridgewood Center Drive, Prince William, VA 22192. Phone is (703) 792-6780. Real estate assessment records and tax information are available there. The clerk's LRMS portal also holds deed records, plats, and judgments for property in Manassas.

Marriage license copies cost $2.50 per certified copy. The online index runs from January 1, 1981 to now. Send requests to the Marriage License Copy desk at Room 305 of the Judicial Center. Military discharge records, or DD-214s, must be requested in person at the Judicial Center, Room 305.

Manassas Vital Records Search

Marriage license copies are available from the Prince William Circuit Court Clerk. The online index covers licenses from January 1, 1981 to today. Certified copies cost $2.50 each. Send requests to the clerk at Room 305 of the Judicial Center. Under Virginia Code Title 32.1, Chapter 7, birth records become public after 100 years and death records after 25 years. Marriage records have their own restrictions.

Birth and death certificates come from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Each certified copy costs $12. You can apply online or by mail. The office is at 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230. Divorce decrees go through the circuit court clerk and cost 50 cents per page for plain copies.

Manassas Legal Help and Statewide Tools

The Virginia Judiciary at vacourts.gov/courts publishes court forms, self-help guides, and contact details. For a statewide people search, the case information system at vacourts.gov/caseinfo covers every circuit and general district court in Virginia. The Virginia State Corporation Commission at cis.scc.virginia.gov lets you look up business owners and officers.

For state criminal history checks, use Virginia State Police Form SP-167. It costs $15 and requires notarization. Mail to the Civil and Applicant Records Exchange at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235. Businesses use Form SP-230 instead. For licensing data during a Manassas person lookup, the Virginia Department of Health Professions runs a license search tool covering doctors, nurses, and other regulated professions.

If a FOIA request is denied, you can file a petition in court or contact the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council for a nonbinding advisory opinion. Their staff attorneys answer calls and emails at no cost.

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