Conduct County Business Online

Caroline County government buildings are open.  We encourage all citizens to take advantage of pay online opportunities. Staff is available by phone at the regular numbers you normally use. 

Board of Supervisors

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, August 10. 

Stream board meetings live.  

Circuit Court

We will be taking online payments for fines, cost and restitution on criminal cases. The online payment system can be accessed by going to https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/fmsOnline.

Land Records  -  Electronic-Recording

The Clerk’s office currently accepts a variety of documents submitted electronically by CSC, e-Recording Partners LLC and Simplifile.  

Documents that are not accepted for e-Recording are Listed below.

Deed of Assumption   

Deed of Gift & Assumption

Deed of Exchange    

Deed arising out of a Contract

Multiple jurisdictions documents   

Plats 

All e-Recordings require a Cover sheet.    

Pages must be numbered correctly including all cover sheets and clerk’s certification page.

Commissioner of the Revenue

Business License

Questions and applications may be faxed (633-3480) or emailed. Questions can also be handled via phone (633-8042 or 633-8031). Business license applications and payments can be placed in the drop box at Caroline County Administrative Offices. If you would like to pay online, please make note of this on any correspondence. A bill will be generated and instructions will be provided in order to complete payment using our online payment services.

Meals/Transient Occupancy Tax

Filing forms may mailed, faxed (633-3480), or placed in the drop box at Caroline County Administrative Offices. Questions can also be handled via phone (633-8031) or email. Payments are able to be remitted by mail or place in the drop box. If you would like to pay online, please make note of this on any correspondence. A bill will be generated and instructions will be provided in order to complete payment using our online payment services.

Personal Property

Any questions changes to vehicles, trailers, motor homes, etc., may be phoned (633-4055), emailed, faxed (633-3480), or submitted using one of the appropriate forms located at https://co.caroline.va.us/164/Personal-Property.

Business Equipment

Any questions may be phoned (633-4059), emailed, or faxed (633-3480).

Real Estate

Any questions may be phoned (633-9834), emailed, or faxed (633-8072).

CVHS Caroline Children's Dental Program

The CVHS Caroline Children’s Dental Program is open and welcoming patients back to their clinic. They’ve missed their wonderful patients and families, and are concerned that many children have missed their regular dental appointments due to the pandemic. Preventive care is more important than ever to keep your child’s teeth healthy. A toothache is a terrible thing for anyone, especially a child.
They welcome new and existing patients age 1-19 years and accept Medicaid, private insurance and no insurance. Based on income, a sliding fee scale is available for those with no insurance. They are following all national and state guidelines for infection control to keep their patients, families and their staff safe during these difficult times. Please call today for more information or to schedule an appointment.
They are located in the Caroline Health Department building. Their phone number is (804) 632-8006, ext. 1.

Economic Development & Tourism


General District Court

GENERAL DISTRICT COURT SCHEDULE

General District Court will be open to the public Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Library

The Caroline County Library is glad to announce that several of our branches will reopen their doors beginning on Thursday, April 1st! The Dawn and Ladysmith branches will open on April 1st and the Port Royal library will reopen on Monday, April 5th.  Their hours are listed below.  Citizens will be expected to comply with state and local safety guidelines, including social distancing and wearing masks when inside library branches.  For more information, please check out our website at www.carolinelibrary.org.

At this time, the Bowling Green branch will remain curbside only due to the vaccination clinics taking place inside the Community Services Center.

Dawn Branch

Open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Ladysmith Branch

Open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Port Royal Branch

Open Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 2:00pm

Open Wednesday and Thursday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Parks, Recreation & Events

Please call our office at 804.633.7277 or fax 804.633.4136 for assistance between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Planning & Building Services

General

  • All zoning/building/land disturbing permit applications are available in the Planning and Community Development Office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).  Applications and forms are also available online at https://co.caroline.va.us/266/Planning-Building-Department.
  • Permit plans/applications are accepted inside or by email to Mellisa Blanton and/or Rebecca Bradford.
  • Payments can be made by credit/debit card over the phone by calling 804.633.4303, by check deposited in the dropbox, or by mail addressed to Caroline Planning & Community Development, 233 West Broaddus Avenue, Bowling Green, VA 22427. 
  • Staff is available to assist the public.
  • Applications will continue to be processed in the order received.
  • Completed permits will be available for pick up during normal business hours.
  • Inspection services are scheduled and performed as normal. To schedule an inspection please call 804.633.4303.

Additional Planning/Zoning/Environmental Services:

  • Please contact the office for the status of Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals meetings.

Sheriff’s Office

(804) 633-5400 Non-Emergency Dispatch (24 hours)

(804) 633-1120 Main Office - Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Social Services


Treasurer’s Office

You can reach the office via email or by calling 804-633-5291 ( 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)  There is a drop box for payments in the front of our building at 212 N Main St.  Credit card payments can be made online at https://e-services.co.caroline.va.us/applications/cpage/Default.aspx?ctid=1 or by phone (Official Payments) 1-800-272-9829, jurisdiction code 1064.

Voting & Voter Registration

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Voters may apply to register to vote for the June primary by going online to www.elections.virginia.gov. If you are already registered you do not need to register again. You can always check your status at the site above. Registering for the first time will require a Virginia issued DMV ID to complete the transaction online. If a voter does not have a Virginia issued DMV ID, they can print the application out and mail it to the Registrar’s Office at P.O. Box 304, Bowling Green, VA 22427. You will receive a voter registration card in about two weeks showing the precinct that you would normally vote at.