FAQs

General

• Do I need a building permit?

  Contact the Building Department at (540) 727-3405

• Do I need a business license to operate in the County of Culpeper?

  No.

• Do I need special permission to fly my personal plane over Culpeper County?

  Please visit the Airport Page.

• Does Culpeper County have a Housing Assistance Program?

  Contact the Department of Human Services (Social Services) at (540) 727-0372.

• Fishing Laws at local lakes in Culpeper County:

  Questions concerning fishing laws need to be addressed at the Town of Culpeper at (540) 829-8240.

• How and where am I able to get a 911 address for my residence?

  Contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (540) 727-3404.

• How and where am I able to get a 911 address for my residence?

  Contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (540) 727-3404.

• How do I adopt a pet from the Animal Shelter?

  Please fill out an online form or print the PDF file located on the Animal Services website.

• How do I apply for assistance from the Department of Social Services?

  Contact the Department of Human Services (Social Services) at (540) 727-0372.

• How do I contact the Department of Motor Vehicles?

  Culpeper DMV Office
  18505 Crossroad Parkway
  Culpeper, VA  22701

  (804) 497-7100

• How do I find out if my neighbor has put up a fence and it is on my property?

  Contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (540) 727-3404

• How do I get a marriage license?
  • Both Applicants need to be present with valid picture ID (Driver's License/Passport Accepted)
  • $30.00 Cash Fee
  • License is valid for 60 days and only valid in the State of Virginia
  • The Clerk’s Office does not perform marriage ceremonies, a list of marriage commissioners is available during office hours.
  • Licenses are issued from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  If you require additional assistance, please contact the Clerk of the Court at (540) 727-3438.

• How do I purchase dog tags?

  You may purchase your dog license/tag by mail, or in person at the Treasurer’s office at 151 N Main Street, or in person at the Department of Animal Services at 10144 James Monroe Highway.  You must present evidence of vaccination and pay a licensing fee.  The fee for a Lifetime Dog tag is $10.00.  Any person running a commercial dog kennel or keeping dogs in a kennel enclosure may apply for kennel license tags.  Kennel license tags are sold in blocks of ten (10) for $50.00 and are available only at the Treasurer’s office.  Evidence of vaccination for each dog must be presented.  If the number of dogs owned is less then ten, the remainder of the tags will be held in the Treasurer’s Office until additional dogs are acquired. 

  If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Treasurer's Office at (540) 727-3442.

• Is there any type of advertising that the County provides for businesses operating in Culpeper County?

  Contact the Department of Economic Development at (540) 727-3410

• Questions about renting the facilities at Mountain Run Lake:

  Contact Parks and Recreation at (540) 727-3412.

• Questions pertaining to renting the Pavillion at Yowell Meadow Park:

  Contact the Town of Culpeper at (540) 829-8240.

• What do I need to know about Disaster Preparedness?

  Disaster Preparedness

• What do I need to know about feral hogs in the county?

  Feral Hogs

• What is the ordinance for outdoor musical or entertainment festivals?

  Ordinance for Outdoor Musical or Entertainment Festivals

• Where am I able to get a map of the county? What is the approximate cost of the map?

  The Planning & Zoning Department has County maps for $3.

  Detailed GIS maps are also available at a cost. (540) 727-3404 for more information.

• Where can I find an application form for outdoor festivals with 500 or more people?

  Outdoor Festival Permit Application Form (500 or more)

• Where can I find an outdoor festival application form for 100-499 people?

  Outdoor Festival Application Form (100 - 499)

• Where do I go to get water tested?

  Visit ESS located at 218 North Main Street in Culpeper. The phone number is (540) 825-6660.

• Where is the County Library and what is its operating hours?

  County Library
  271 Southgate Shopping Center in Culpeper.
  (540) 825-8691.

• Where is the Virginia Employment Commission?

  The Culpeper Office of the Virginia Employment Commission is located at 529 Meadowbrook Shopping Center in Culpeper. The phone number is (540) 829-7430

• Where would I find birth and/or death certificates in Culpeper County for information pertaining to a genelogy serach?

  The Division of Vital Records in Richmond has birth & death records contact information is (804) 662-6200 or access the website.

• Who coordinates the Culpeper Quarterly Publication?

  Debbie Hoffman, Culpeper County Administration.

• Who do I call or how do I report Animal Neglect?

  Please fill out the online complaint form, located on the Animal Services website.

  Animal services does it's best to act upon Animal Complaint's as they come into our office.

  Please note that there is a fine line between animal neglect and not animal neglect.  Please check the website  or Contact the Animal Shelter at (540) 547-4477 for specifics.

• Who do I contact about Accounts Payable for Culpeper County?

  Contact the Finance Department at (540) 727-3427.

• Who do I contact concerning department heads?

  Contact the County Administrator at (540) 727-3427.

• Who do I talk to about water within the County if I don't have a well on my property?

  Some places in the County manage their own water supply. To obtain information, contact the development office for your subdivision.