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1. Why are inspections required?
2. What inspections will I need?
3. How do I schedule an inspection?
4. Can I request a time for my inspection?
5. How can I contact my inspector if I have questions about my inspection?
6. What is a one stop permit?
7. What are special inspections?

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1. Do I need a permit?
2. What changes can I make to my property?
3. What do I need to apply for a commercial building permit?
4. What do I need to apply for a residential building permit?
5. Who can apply for a permit?
6. Does my permit expire?
7. What current edition of the building code is Hanover enforcing?
8. What is the basic design criteria for Hanover?
9. How much is my permit fee?

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1. Where can I find information about resident concealed handgun permits?
2. How does a Hanover County resident apply for a concealed handgun permit for the first time?
3. Is the process different for renewals, or if I have previously held a concealed handgun permit issued in the Commonwealth?
4. Where do I submit my application?
5. Where can I obtain a SP-248 application for concealed handgun permit?
6. How can I demonstrate handgun competency?
7. Do you have any pointers for completing the application?
8. What happens after I submit the application for a concealed handgun permit?
9. How do I obtain a revised permit if I change my address?
10. How do I obtain a replacement Hanover County issued permit if mine is destroyed, lost or stolen?
11. If my application is denied, can I appeal?

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1. What if I am Unable to Apply in Person for the Marriage License?
2. What if I Want Someone Other Than a Minister, Judge or Civil Marriage Celebrant to Perform the Wedding?
3. What If I Have Additional Questions?
4. How Can I Request a Certified Copy of My Marriage License?

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1. What is Officer of the Court Remote Access (OCRA)?
2. What is Case Imaging System (CIS)?
3. Who can use Officer of the Court Remote Access?
4. How do I subscribe to OCRA?
5. How much is the subscription fee?
6. What happens after I submit the application, subscriber agreement and fee?
7. What records are available via OCRA?

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1. Who do I need to talk with about my confirmation for my notary?
2. Where does the Board of Supervisors meet for the Board Meetings?
3. How do I request copies of public documents?
4. Who do I need to contact about visitation to Pamunkey Regional Jail?

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1. Where can I find the FY2024 Budget?
2. How can I pay taxes online?
3. Can I access my real estate assessments?
4. How do I contact my representative on the Board of Supervisors?
5. How do I dispose of trash or recycle?

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1. BURN TIMES
2. What is a bonfire?
3. Where is burning always prohibited
4. Can I have a cooking or warming fire in the urban service area?
5. When I am allowed to burn, how far do I need to be away from a structure or combustible material?
6. What Can I burn?
7. What Can I NOT burn?

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1. How can I become a vendor?
2. How can I become a sponsor?

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1. Are your tomatoes really from Hanover?
2. Should I bring cash/credit cards?
3. Is this event wheelchair accessible?
4. What are the event rules?
5. Is this event rain or shine?
6. Is the event dog friendly?
7. Are motorized vehicles allowed at the event?

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1. Does the County government have a plan to help the broadband situation in Hanover?
2. When will the work on Sliding Hill Road be completed?
3. How can I find out about the widening of Pole Green Road?
4. What’s the big new building on Pole Green Road at the I-295 interchange?
5. What’s the status of improvements to cell phone coverage in the area affected by the New Highland Baptist Church tower fire?
6. Why are Hanover County personal property tax, real estate tax and Public Utilities bills now showing an out-of-state return address?
7. Who is responsible for building and maintaining roads in Hanover?
8. Has Hanover discouraged or prevented Verizon from offering Fios services in Hanover County?

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1. What is the mailing address for inmates?
2. Where is the jail located?
3. How do I visit an inmate?
4. Who operates the jail commissary?
5. How can I order commissary for an inmate?
6. How can I put money in an inmate’s account?
7. How can I get a message to an inmate?
8. How can I write to an inmate at the Pamunkey Regional Jail?
9. How can I set up or add money to an inmate’s telephone account?
10. Is this a private jail? Are you a division of the Hanover Sheriff’s Office?
11. I am interested in becoming a jail officer. How and where do I apply?
12. What are the jail visitation rules?

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1. When is summer program information available?
2. How do you reserve an athletic field?
3. Where are your dog parks located?
4. Are picnic shelters available for rental?
5. What are your hours of operation?
6. How do I find out if fields are closed?
7. How do I register for programs online?
8. How do I reserve a picnic shelter?
9. Can I tour the Hanover Historic Courthouse?
10. How do I withdraw from a recreation program?

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1. What is zoning?
2. How do I determine the zoning I need?
3. Can I subdivide my property?
4. Can I divide part of my property for a family member?
5. Can I make my property larger or smaller?
6. Do I need a building permit?
7. Can I have a business in my home?
8. Can I add an in-law suite or family apartment to my property?
9. Can I keep animals on my property?
10. What types of vehicles can I store on my property?

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1. Why am I being required to have my septic tank pumped out or inspected before the septic tank is full?
2. What is a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA)?
3. Should I wait to receive a notice, every 5 years, before having my septic tank pumped-out or inspected?
4. Is everyone in Hanover County required to have their septic tank pumped out or inspected?
5. Tell me more about the exemption for systems with Virginia Department of Health approved plastic filters.
6. Is everyone receiving this notice at the same time?
7. Who do I contact to have my septic system pumped out or inspected?
8. If I have had my septic system pumped-out within the last five years, do I need to have it pumped-out again in order to comply with the County’s pump-out program?
9. If my house and septic system is less than 5 years old do I need to have my septic tank pumped?
10. What if I have multiple septic systems on my property?
11. What if I don’t know where my septic tank is located or if I even have a septic tank?
12. What if I don’t know when my septic tank has been pumped-out?
13. Do I have to keep records?
14. What if I have an alternative septic system?
15. Who is responsible for costs associated with required maintenance of my on-site sewer system?
16. If I need more information who should I contact?

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1. How do I apply for SNAP or food assistance?
2. How do I apply for Medicaid health insurance?
3. How do I apply for heating or cooling assistance?
4. How do I apply for TANF or cash assistance?
5. How do I report child abuse or neglect?
6. How do I report adult abuse, adult neglect, or adult exploitation?

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1. When is the last day I can register to vote?
2. Can I register to vote online?
3. Are Absentee Ballots counted on Election Day?
4. How soon before the election are the ballots ready?