Frequently Asked Questions

View a full list of forms to find what you need. If you can't find the form you are seeking, email info@co.halifax.va.us.

The Halifax County Administration Office is located at 1050 Mary Bethune Street, Halifax, Virginia 24558. The building is in the corner of the main parking lot, adjacent to the Mary Bethune Building and the E-911 Communications Center.

Halifax County uses Everbridge to notify residents of weather emergencies. Visit the Everbridge login to create an account and/or change how you receive your alerts. For questions about the Everbridge notification system, call Halifax County Emergency Operations Coordinator Jason Johnson, at 434-476-3300 ext. 3330.

Halifax County has several facilities available to rent for personal events and occasions. View our list of forms and reserve a facility by using the County Facility Rental Form.

Visit the Agenda Center to find agendas for meetings, as well as minutes for each meeting once they have been approved by the governing body.

Halifax County Animal Control (HCAC) only accepts checks or money orders. No cards or cash are accepted.

A dog tag is required for all individual dogs within the County. Dog tags can be purchased at the Treasurer's Office for $10. Dog tags must be renewed each year. Cats are not required to have a tag.

If you are missing a pet/animal, please notify Halifax County Animal Control at 434-572-4292. If Halifax County Animal Control is in possession of your pet/animal, you will be asked to come to the facility during business hours to reclaim it. You will need to show proof of ownership (unless the animal is chipped) and proof of rabies vaccine. The fee to reclaim a pet is $20, plus $10 per day for boarding.

If you wish to adopt an animal from Halifax County Animal Control, you can visit the shelter during normal operating hours. Adopters must sign an adoption contract. The adoption fee is $40 for dogs and $20 for cats. Adopted animals are required to be spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption.

Non-monetary donations are accepted and appreciated. The shelter accepts newspapers, towels, washcloths, animal food of any sort, and hard toys. No stuffed toys, please.

Halifax County Animal Control has a volunteer program for individuals 18 years of age and older. If you wish to participate, please call the shelter for more information. HCAC will accept Community Service workers from the state and county probation offices.

The LATR is the Large Animal Technical Rescue Team. This is a specialized team of certified individuals who respond when a farm animal becomes trapped in a physical situation from which they cannot walk or climb out of on their own.

A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member is a person who is trained to prepare for and respond to a disaster in their neighborhood. A group of trained members who work together year-round in continuing education and training drills comprises our team. Persons not affiliated with a team may serve as individuals.

Anyone who is interested in helping his or her neighborhood prepare for a disaster and provide assistance afterward.

No, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer program. There is no cost to take the class nor a cost associated with joining the team.

Jason Johnson, Emergency Services Coordinator

434-476-3300, Extension 3330

Anyone who has completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic course and is interested in helping their community after a disaster.

According to the 2020 Census, the population is 34,022.

Halifax County is 817.73 square miles. It is the 4th largest county in Virginia based on land size and the 52nd-largest county based on population.

Generally, Monday through Friday, 8 am through 5 pm, except for Federal holidays and weather emergencies.

The County declares weather emergencies only in extreme situations. Essential operations such as 911 operate at all times.

• Volleyball is offered and takes place from September through November.
• Football is offered and takes place from August through November.
• Basketball is offered and takes place from November through March.

Sign ups for youth athletics are offered at Mary Bethune Gymnasium and are announced in the local newspaper, WHLF radio, and through the school system.

There is a $25 fee for football to help cover the cost of football equipment. All sports are offered at no charge.

Game cancellations are typically announced on the radio. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department voicemail is changed to announce any cancellations. Contact 434-476-3332.

Fishing is allowed and there is no cost to fish. Individuals must have a valid fishing license.

Halifax County has several facilities available to rent for personal events and occasions. Use our County Facility Rental Form for any available County facility you would like to reserve.

View our Edmunds Park Shelter Rules (PDF) for more information.

Recycling services, including pick-up, are provided at specific Collection Center locations. View the Recycling/Collection Center Locations page for more information. For additional questions, contact Will Harris at 434-476-3364.

Director of Public Works Will Harris can be reached at 434-476-3364.

If you are unsure of your precinct location, call the Voter Registration Office at 434-476-3322 or view the Voting Precincts List (PDF).

If you need to determine your election district, you can search using your home address on the District and Precinct Map.

If you are unsure of your election district, view our election district map to enter your address and determine your election district.

Registered voters of Virginia who do not hold an elected office or are not employees of an elected official are eligible to work as an officer of the election.

You will need to arrive at the polling place by 5:15 am on election day as well as:

• Help prepare the polling place for voting and set up voting equipment.
• Help check in voters.
• Help close the polling place, certify the number of votes casted, and complete paperwork.
• Stay at precinct until all work is completed (usually between 8:30 and 9 pm)

Yes, a training seminar is held on a designated evening before each election.

You will be assigned to work at the precinct in which you vote, if possible. Occasionally, you could be asked to work at a nearby polling place.