Norfolk

Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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The Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office offers secure online access to land records and related filings through a subscription-based portal administered by Clerk George E. Schaefer. The service costs $600 per year or $50 per month and includes access to deeds and land records dating to 1784, civil case files from 1833, criminal case files from January 1, 1996, wills and fiduciaries from 1894, marriage licenses from 1927, judgments from January 11, 1990, and financing statements from March 1, 1993. Subscribers must complete an application with a valid email address and phone number and are governed by a subscriber agreement. Access inquiries and support are directed to lpfj710@circuitcourtva.us.

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The Norfolk Community Services Board (CSB) is a Policy Advisory Board composed of a maximum of 18 members appointed by Norfolk City Council, with members serving three-year terms and eligible for up to three consecutive terms followed by a 12-month waiting period before re-election. At least one-third of board members must be consumers or family members of consumers of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and/or Intellectual Disabilities services. Board officers—Chair and Vice-Chair—are elected by members to serve one-year terms and receive no compensation. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month, except July and August, at 11:00 A.M. at 7447 Central Park Business Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513.

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This document describes the City of Norfolk's Public Meeting Notices dataset, which compiles information on public meetings conducted by city bodies including City Council Work Sessions and Formal Sessions, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Architectural Review Board. The dataset includes 11 data fields capturing meeting date and time, organization name, meeting type, location, address, and links to agendas, minutes, summaries, and videos. Updated twice daily on weekdays with a most recent update on May 6, 2026, the dataset has been accessed 1,455 times and downloaded 2,779 times since its creation on December 27, 2023, and is maintained by the City Clerk.

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