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Q: Where
do I get a Business License?
A: A Business License is not required in
Franklin County, with the exception of peddlers, dance halls, amusement
operators, automobile graveyards and any businesses located within the Town
limits of Rocky Mount. These licenses may be obtained at the
Administration Office located at 40 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
except for the amusement operators license which can be obtained in the
Commissioner of Revenue's office located in the Franklin County Courthouse
at 275 South Main Street, Suite 106, Rocky Mount, VA.
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Q: Where
do I buy a Dog License?
A: A dog license can be purchased at the
Treasurer's Office located in the Franklin County Courthouse at 275 South Main Street, Suite 232, Rocky Mount, VA.
All dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed by four months of
age. Annual licenses, issued by the County Treasurer's Office, are
$10.00 for female and male not sterilized dogs and $4.00 for male and female
sterilized dogs. A statement from a certified veterinarian indicating
that the animal has been spayed must be presented to receive the discounted
rate for female dogs. A certificate of current rabies inoculation is
required before a license can be issued.
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Q: Where
do I buy County Decals for vehicles?
A: County vehicle decals are purchased at the
Treasurer's Office located in the Franklin County Courthouse at 275 South Main Street, Suite 232, Rocky Mount, VA. You need to bring with you the registration card (or copy) for the vehicle and social security numbers for all persons listed on the registration card. The cost of the decal is $25 through September of each year and prorated after September. County decals expire April 15th of each year. County decals can be transferred from one vehicle to another as long as you keep the same state license tag. If new tags are purchased, you can bring your decal to the Treasurer's Office along with the registration card for the new vehicle and the Treasurer's Office will issue a transfer for $1.00.
Town vehicle decals can be purchased at the Rocky Mount Municipal Building, 345 Donald Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA. The cost is $15.00 and are due by March 31st.
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Q: When
and where does the Board of Supervisors meet?
A: The Franklin County Board of
Supervisors meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 1:30 p.m. and public hearings
are held on 4th Tuesday and start at 6:00 p.m. The meetings take place in the Board of Supervisors meeting room located in the Franklin County Courthouse, 275 South Main Street, Suite 221, Rocky Mount, VA
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Q: Where
can I buy a map of Franklin County?
A: Franklin County maps are available for purchase at the
Planning and Community Development Office
located at 120 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia. The cost is $5.00.
Maps are also available for purchase at the
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. (540) 483-9542
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Q: Where
do I pay a court fine?
A: General District Court, Franklin County Courthouse, 275 South Main Street, Suite 111, Rocky Mount, VA. (540) 483-3060
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Q: Where
do I go to register to vote?
A: County citizens can register to vote at the
Registrar Office located in the Virgil Goode Building, 70 East Court Street, Suite 302, Rocky Mount, Virginia. Phone number: (540) 483-3025. Voters must register 29 days prior to the election in which they wish to participate.
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Q: Where
do I obtain a warrant?
A: A warrant can be obtained at the Magistrate's Office located in the Virgil Goode Building, 70 East Court Street, Suite 105, Rocky Mount, Virginia. Phone: (540) 483-3076.
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Q: Where
do I go to get Genealogy Information?
A: Information can be obtained from the Clerk of Court Office located in the Franklin County Courthouse, 275 South Main Street, Suite 280, Rocky Mount, Virginia. (540) 483-3065
Genealogy Information can also be obtained from the
Franklin County Historical Society, 95 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-1890
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Q: Who
do I complain to about taxes?
A: Taxes are set annually by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, usually by May 1st of each year. Taxes are based on an adopted budget of expenditures and revenues.
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Q: Where
do I rent county facilities?
A: Contact the
Parks & Recreation Department. (540) 483-9293
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Q: Where
do I get a 911 address?
A: Franklin County E911 is responsible
for assigning 911 addresses. Their office is located in the Virgil
Goode Building, 70 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA. You may contact
the individual responsible for address assignment at (540) 483-6602 or by
email to Street Addressing.
For the steps required to receive an address assignment, click
here.
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Q: Who
do I contact about a county sign being knocked down?
A: Contact the
Office of General Properties,
445 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540)
483-3087.
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Q: Who
do I contact about senior citizens programs?
A: Contact the Department of Aging, 136 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-9238
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Q: Where
do I get a septic permit?
A: Septic Permits are obtained from the Franklin County Health Department, Pell Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 484-0292.
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Q: Where
do I get a building permit?
A: Building permits are obtained at the
Building Inspections Department,
120 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-3047 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To view information about the Building Inspections Department and to view
forms offered by their department, click here.
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Q: Where
can I get a schedule of Spring & Fall collection clean-ups?
A: Contact the Franklin County Landfill at (540) 489-1600 for current schedules
or click here
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Q: Who
do I call about stray animals?
A: Contact the Animal Control Shelter at (540) 483-7440 or Public Safety Department at (540) 483-3091. If after 5:00 P.M., please leave your name and a daytime phone number and your call will be returned
the following day.
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Q: Who
do I call to get my road fixed?
A: Contact Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) at (540) 483-5262
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Q: Who
do I call about street lights?
A: Contact American Electric Power at 1-800-956-4237
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Q: Where
can I get Census/Demographic data?
A: Contact the West Piedmont Planning District Commission at (540) 638-3987
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Q: When
is the Virginia Employment Commission in Franklin County?
A: The VEC is located at the Franklin
Center, Rocky Mount, VA . They are in Franklin County on Friday's from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the
Franklin Center at 483-0179 for further information.
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Q: How
can I get on a RFP (Request for Proposal) listing?
A: Contact the
Procurement Office at the Franklin County
Finance Office at (540) 483-3032.
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Q: How
do I run for Public Office?
A: Contact the
Voter Registrar, 70 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3025
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Q: How
do I find out who my supervisor is for my district?
A: Contact the
Voter Registrar's Office, 70 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3025
or click here for Supervisor's page.
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Q: Who
do I call to get a ride to the Doctor?
A: Contact the Department of Aging at (540) 483-9238
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Q: What
are the burning laws?
A: Contact the
Public Safety Department,
1488 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3091
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Q: Where
do I go to recycle?
A: Contact the Franklin County Landfill at (540) 489-1600
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Q: Where
do I obtain an Outdoor/Music Festival Permit?
A: Contact the Franklin County
Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors at 40 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3032
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Q: Where
do I obtain a Dance Hall Permit?
A: Contact the Franklin County
Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors at 40 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3032
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Q: Where
do I obtain a Fireworks Permit?
A: Contact the
Public Safety Department,
1488 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA at (540) 483-3091
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Q: Who
do I call about a problem with Cable T.V.?
A: Contact
Jetbroadband High Speed Access &
Digital Cable Programming. (1-877-743-8538)
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Q: What
agency do I contact about tax relief for the elderly and disabled?
A: Contact the
Commissioner of Revenue, 275 South Main Street, (540) 483-3083
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Q: Where
do I find information on tax rates?
A: Contact the Commissioner of Revenue, 275 South Main Street, (540) 483-3083.
Commissioner of the Revenue
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Q: How
do I get a Passport?
A: Contact the Franklin County Clerk of Court, 275 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3065
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Q: Where
do I get hunting schedule dates?
A: Contact the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at (540) 483-3077.
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Q: Where
do I get a marriage license?
A: Contact the Franklin County Clerk of Court, 275 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-3065
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