Radford People Search Database
A Radford people search uses public records from the Radford City Circuit Court, city FOIA offices, and statewide databases. Radford is an independent city in southwestern Virginia with its own circuit court and a well-organized public records request system. The clerk's office at 400 Tyler Street handles court cases, land records, marriage licenses, and probate filings. You can search online through the Virginia Judiciary portal or submit a FOIA request directly to the city. This page covers every source available for a Radford name search.
Radford Overview
Where to Start a Radford People Search
The Radford City Circuit Court is the main source for a Radford people search. The court is at 400 Tyler Street, Radford, VA 24141. Phone: 540-731-3643. The clerk's office handles civil and criminal case records, land records and deeds, marriage licenses, probate services, notary public qualifications, and concealed handgun permits.
The clerk's office mission states it carries out over 800 statutory duties. Recording of instruments stops at 4:15 p.m. daily. Staff cannot give legal advice. If you need a lawyer, the Virginia Attorney Referral Service is at 1-800-552-7977.
Below is a screenshot of the Radford Circuit Court page at radfordva.gov.
This page lists the court address, phone number, services, and links to related resources for a Radford public records lookup.
The Virginia Courts listing for Radford at vacourts.gov confirms the court location and judge details.
Use this page to verify the presiding judge and court schedule before a visit.
Radford Court Case Search Online
The Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System is the fastest free tool for a Radford people search. Select the Radford Circuit Court from the list and search by name or case number. Results show party names, case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
For misdemeanor and traffic cases, the General District Court Online Case Information System covers Radford's lower court filings. No fee is charged for any of these online searches. The statewide search also lets you check criminal and traffic cases across all Virginia courts at once.
Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, circuit court records are open for public inspection. You can view files in person during normal hours at no cost. Copies run 50 cents per page. Under § 17.1-293, some personal identifiers are redacted from the online case view.
Note: Juvenile and domestic relations cases are not included in the public case search and have restricted access under Virginia law.
Radford FOIA and Public Records Requests
Radford has a well-documented FOIA request system. The city's FOIA contact is Melissa Skelton. Phone: 540-731-3603. Address: 10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA 24141. Fax: 540-731-3699. Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3704, all public records are presumed open. Records can only be held back if a specific statutory exemption applies.
You can submit requests by U.S. Mail, fax, email, in person, or by phone. Include your name, address, a specific description of the records you want, and your preferred format (paper, email, or electronic). The city must respond within five working days. An extension of up to 12 working days total is allowed.
The FOIA information page at radfordva.gov is shown below.
This page explains your rights under FOIA, common exemptions, and how to submit a request for Radford city records.
Commonly used exemptions for Radford FOIA requests include personnel records under § 2.2-3705.1(1), attorney-client privilege under § 2.2-3705.1(2), attorney work product under § 2.2-3705.01(3), vendor proprietary info under § 2.2-3705.1(6), and contract negotiation records under § 2.2-3705.01(12). If your request is denied, you can file a petition in court or contact the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council for a nonbinding advisory opinion.
Radford Public Record Request Portal
The city runs an online request portal at radfordva.gov/822/Request-a-Public-Record. You can use it to submit FOIA requests electronically.
The online portal makes it easy to submit and track your request for Radford public records without mailing or faxing.
Fees for Radford FOIA requests are based on actual costs. Staff time is billed at $49.80 per hour, rounded to the nearest quarter hour. Black and white copies cost 5 cents per page. Color copies are 10 cents per page. If the estimate tops $200, the city will ask for a deposit before they start the work. These fees are lower than what many other Virginia cities charge for copy work.
Radford Land Records and Property Data
The Radford Circuit Court clerk keeps all land records and deeds for the city. You can search the online index through the statewide tools or visit the clerk's office. Plain copies are 50 cents per page. The office also offers an OCRA (Office of the Court Remote Access) system for attorneys who need to view court documents remotely.
The OCRA page at radfordva.gov shows how the attorney access system works.
OCRA provides attorneys access to court documents for Radford cases. This system is separate from the free public case search tools.
Property assessment data for Radford is also public. You can search by address or owner name through the city's real estate portal. Results show parcel ID, assessed value, sale history, and the current owner. This data supports a quick person lookup when you need to confirm a Radford address or check property history.
E-recording services are available for attorneys and title companies who need to file documents electronically. The clerk accepts instruments for recording up until 4:15 p.m. each day. If you plan to record a deed or other land document, arrive well before that cutoff. The Virginia Land Records Cover Sheet is required for all recordings in Radford, just as it is across the rest of the state.
Radford Vital Records Search
Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Radford residents come from the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records. Address: P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218-1000. Phone: (804) 662-6200. Certified copies cost $12 each.
Under Chapter 7 of Title 32.1, birth records are closed for 100 years. Death records close for 25 years. Marriage and divorce records open after 25 years. The Radford circuit court clerk also issues and keeps marriage license records that you can search by name in the office.
Note: Recording of instruments at the Radford Circuit Court clerk's office stops at 4:15 p.m. daily, so plan your visit accordingly.
Legal Help for Radford People Searches
The Virginia Courts home page has standard forms, court contacts, and self-help guides. The Virginia Supreme Court opinions page holds published case decisions. The Virginia Attorney Referral Service at 1-800-552-7977 can connect you with a lawyer if you need legal advice.
Under § 2.2-3706, police must release basic criminal incident information including names of adults charged and their charges. This rule applies to every law enforcement agency in Radford. As of July 1, 2022, closed investigative files may be released at the agency's discretion.
For business ownership data, the Virginia State Corporation Commission Clerk's Information System is a free tool that shows business entities, registered agents, and officers in Virginia. If the person you are searching for owns or runs a business in Radford, CIS will show the filing details. The Virginia Department of Health Professions license lookup can also verify professional licenses for doctors, nurses, and other regulated trades in the state.
Nearby Cities
These Virginia cities are near Radford and each has its own court system for public records searches.