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Layers
Territory
- officials recorded 1
- partly recorded 0
- nothing recorded 0
- GEOID
- 51550
- POP
- 255,332 (2025)
- CENTER
- 36.6777, -76.3024
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Chesapeake
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Chesapeake itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.
Organization 11
Departments
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Chesapeake Circuit Court Courts
Court of general jurisdiction served by five judges. Hears criminal and civil cases, including divorce, and appeals from the General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts.
757-382-3000 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Office of the elected Clerk of the Circuit Court, a Virginia constitutional officer. Records deeds and plats, keeps court and land records, handles probate, and issues marriage licenses and concealed handgun permits.
757-382-3000 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Office of the elected Commissioner of the Revenue, a Virginia constitutional officer. Assesses individual and business personal property taxes, issues City business licenses, administers special taxes on meals, lodging and other items, and runs the real estate tax relief program.
757-382-6455 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Office of the elected Commonwealth's Attorney, a Virginia constitutional officer. Prosecutes felony cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts for the City, and certain misdemeanors.
757-382-3200 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Hears misdemeanors, City ordinance violations, traffic violations, preliminary hearings of felony cases, and civil suits and small claims up to $25,000.
757-382-3100 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
757-382-8100
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Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor's Office Assessment
Appraises all real estate in Chesapeake annually at fair market value for assessment purposes. The Real Estate Assessor is appointed by City Council.
757-382-6235 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office Police
Office of the elected Sheriff, a Virginia constitutional officer. Runs the Chesapeake Correctional Center, provides court security and civil process, and serves through seven divisions.
757-382-6159 chesapeakesheriff.com -
Chesapeake Social Services Human Services
The Chesapeake Division of Social Services provides programs and services to help with economic hardships and strengthen families, including adult and child protective services, foster care and adoption.
757-382-2000 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Chesapeake Treasurer's Office Finance
Office of the elected City Treasurer, a Virginia constitutional officer. Mails and collects real estate and personal property tax bills and other City payments.
757-382-6281 www.cityofchesapeake.net -
Chesapeake Voter Registrar Elections
The General Registrar's office registers eligible voters, conducts federal, state and municipal elections under the Electoral Board, and keeps registration and election records.
757-382-8000 www.cityofchesapeake.net
Services 22
- Apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Care and Energy Assistance Chesapeake Social Services
- Apply to Vote Absentee Chesapeake Voter Registrar
- Business License Application (PDF) Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue
- Check Voter Registration Chesapeake Voter Registrar
- Concealed Handgun Permit Application Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk's Office
- Court Case Information Chesapeake Circuit Court
- Court Document Requests (Online Form) Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk's Office
- Inmate Look-Up Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
- Land Records Secure Remote Access Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk's Office
- Marriage License Application Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk's Office
- Payment Arrangement Request Chesapeake Treasurer's Office
- Pay Taxes and Tickets by Credit Card Chesapeake Treasurer's Office
- Pay Taxes by e-Check Chesapeake Treasurer's Office
- Pay Traffic Tickets & Other Offenses Chesapeake General District Court
- Penalty & Interest Abatement Request Chesapeake Treasurer's Office
- Property Information Search Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor's Office
- Real Estate Assessment Appeal Application (PDF) Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor's Office
- Real Estate Tax Relief Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue
- Register to Vote Online Chesapeake Voter Registrar
- Remote Video Visitation Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
- Report Suspected Adult Abuse or Neglect Chesapeake Social Services
- Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Chesapeake Social Services
Within Chesapeake
Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.
- jurisdictions
- 1
- agencies
- 10
- bodies
- 1
- officials
- 9
| Name | Agencies | Bodies | Officials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 10 | 1 | 9 |