Accomack County Sex Offender Registry
Accomack County residents can search for registered sex offenders through the Virginia State Police public registry, which lists all offenders by name, address, and offense type. The registry covers everyone required to register in Accomack under state law, and the search is free with no login needed. This page explains how to use the registry, what local resources are available on Virginia's Eastern Shore, and what the law requires of offenders living in the county.
Accomack County Overview
How to Search Accomack County Sex Offender Records
The Virginia State Police maintains the official Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry for all 95 counties, including Accomack. You can search the registry at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor or through the alternate portal at vspsor.com. Both sites pull from the same database. The search is free. No account is required.
To find offenders in Accomack County, you have a few options. Enter a zip code such as 23301 for Accomac, or 23336 for Chincoteague, and the results will show all registered offenders in that area. You can also search by name if you know who you are looking for, or enter a street address to pull results within a set mile radius. Each result includes the offender's current address, photo, date of birth, and conviction details.
The registry updates each business day as new registrations come in or addresses change. If you need help or have a question about a specific record, you can call the VSP Sex Offender Registry unit at (804) 674-2825 or email sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov.
The following resource provides a direct access point for Accomack County sex offender registry information: County Office - Accomack Sex Offender Registry, which aggregates public registry data including names, addresses, birth dates, and offender maps.
The page displays registered offender details pulled from the Virginia State Police database and updated on a regular basis.
Accomack County Sheriff's Office and Registry Enforcement
The Accomack County Sheriff's Office serves Virginia's Eastern Shore and works alongside the Virginia State Police to enforce sex offender registration laws. The sheriff's department links directly to the Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry from its official site at co.accomack.va.us. From that page, residents can follow the link straight to the VSP registry.
Accomack County also falls within Virginia Probation and Parole District 4. That district covers both Accomack and Northampton Counties on the Eastern Shore. The Accomack probation office is located at 33326 Print Street, Accomac, Virginia 23301. The mailing address is P.O. Box 27, Accomac, VA 23301. Phone: 757-787-5890. Staff at that office includes dedicated Sex Offender Probation Officers who monitor compliance with registration and supervision requirements.
The Accomack County Circuit Court, located in Accomac, handles felony cases including those that trigger sex offender registration. Once a conviction is final, the court notifies the State Police and the offender must report within three days to register.
For a broader view of Accomack County public records including criminal history and sex offender information, the following resource covers what records exist and how to access them: Public Record Center - Accomack County.
This resource covers local law enforcement agencies in the county including the Chincoteague Police Department and the Onancock Police Department, both of which can assist with registry questions at the local level.
Virginia Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Virginia law under Virginia Code Title 9.1, Chapter 9 sets out who must register and for how long. The law uses a three-tier system. Tier I offenders register once a year for 15 years. Tier II offenders register once a year for 25 years. Tier III offenders register every 90 days for life. The tier depends on the nature of the offense, not the offender's behavior after conviction.
When a person is convicted of a qualifying offense, they must register within three days of release or sentencing. Address changes also require notice within three days. If an offender changes internet usernames or email addresses, they must report that change within 30 minutes under Virginia Code Section 9.1-901. Failure to register or update is a Class 1 misdemeanor for Tier I and Tier II offenders. Tier III non-compliance is a Class 6 felony under Virginia Code Section 18.2-472.1.
Tier III offenders face additional restrictions. They may not live, work, or loiter within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, or other place primarily used by children. This applies to registered Tier III offenders anywhere in Virginia, including Accomack County.
What the Registry Shows
Each entry in the Virginia sex offender registry contains specific information about the registered person. This includes full legal name, current home address, date of birth, a photograph taken at the time of registration, and a description of the conviction that required registration. The registry also shows which tier the offender falls under and when their next check-in is due.
Some offenders have more than one listed address. This happens when someone reports both a home and a work address, or when they are transient and provide a general location. The registry will show all reported locations. If an address appears outdated, it may mean the person has not yet filed a change of address. That would be a compliance violation, and the State Police take those seriously. You can report concerns to the VSP registry unit at (804) 674-2825.
Note: The registry reflects data as of the last business day update. A search run over a weekend will show Friday's data.
National Registry and Additional Resources
If you want to check whether someone is registered in another state or need a broader search, the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) connects to registries in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories. This federal site is run by the Department of Justice and is free to use. It is useful if a person may have moved to or from another state.
Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services also plays a role in the registry system. The DCJS helps train law enforcement on registry enforcement and manages programs that support community notification efforts. Their site has information on sex offender policies and contacts for local compliance units.
For residents with children in Accomack County schools, information about Tier III offender restrictions near schools is available directly from the Virginia State Police. Schools themselves can request notification when a registered offender moves near school property.
Cities in Accomack County
Accomack County has no independent cities that meet the qualifying population threshold for individual pages. Communities in the county include Chincoteague, Onancock, and Parksley. Residents in those towns use the same Virginia State Police registry to search for offenders in their area by zip code or street address.