Essex County, Virginia Public Records
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Essex County Census
General county data such as demographics, ethnicity, housing, income, labor force, employment, occupations, industries, government employees, businesses, and more.
Population in 2006: 9989
Land Area: 258 Square Miles
County Seat: Tappahannock

Chamber Of Commerce
The local chamber gives a voice for all types of businesses in the area by influencing public policy on various topics from county code to tax regulations.
205 S Cross St
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-5241

City Of Tappahannock
General information and locations to the various departments of the local government.
300 Prince St
Tappahannock, VA 22560

County Elections
Visit the local elections office to check your voter status, sign up for absentee voting or find your voting district
P.O. Box 1561
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-4611

Inmate And Prison Records
Find more information on the local law enforcement detention as well as larger county and state detention units.
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-3346

Official Website
Official pages for land use, permits for construction, codes and ordinances.
Tappahannock, VA 22560

Recorder - Probate Office
The elected appointed official who is the chief clerk for much of the county services and court system.
P.O. Box 1301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-3541

Sheriffs Office
Find locations for law enforcement offices and view news and information on dangerous fugitives and sex offenders in the community.
P.O. Box 955
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-3346

Tax Assessor
Provides the assessed values of parcels to establish a uniform tax income for the county.
P.O. Box 879
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-4737

Tax Collector
Contact the county collector's office if you have not received your tax bills or need to request to pay taxes early.
P.O. Box 806
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-4371

Transportation Department
Request for the transportation department to address potholes, damaged and defaced signs and street lights.
Route 17 & 360
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-5135

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