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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is certified to babysit?	Phone the Commissioner of the Revenue's office at (540)375-3019
Where do I call to find out about leaf pickup and garbage collection?	Phone Sanitation at (540)375-3071
Who do I call about registering my car in the City of Salem?	Phone the Commissioner of the Revenue's office at (540)375-3019
Who do I call about overgrown lots, abandoned vehicles and trash on property?	Phone Office of Building Inspections at (540)375-3036
Where do I call to find out more about obtaining a business license?	Call the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office at (540)375-3019. You can also read about business license fees and filing deadlines.
Who can answer questions about wills?	The Circuit Court at (540)375-3067
How do I find out more about dog licenses?	The Treasurer's Office can answer all your questions at (540)375-3024
How do I update my voter registration information, or obtain an absentee ballot?	Contact the Office of the General Registrar at (540)375-3034. You can also find out more about updating your voter registration, registering to vote and absentee voting online.
Who do I call about the Christmas Parade?	The Chamber of Commerce at (540)387-0267
Who do I call about marriage licenses?	Call the Circuit Court at (540)375-3067
How do I find out if property owned by the City is historic or to verify property ownership?	Contact the Real Estate Office at (540)375-3058
Who do I call when trees need to be cut down or trimmed but are not on city property?	You will need to contact the property owner
If there is a problem with a sidewalk or dirt on the road where do I call ?	Engineering at (540)375-3032
What if I need to find a location in the city or map?	Engineering at (540)375-3032
How can if find out road conditions?	You can find out road conditions online or call 1-800-367-7623
What is the phone number for the local DMV(Department of Motor Vehicles) office?	(540)561-7400. The DMV now offers many services online such as renewing your vehicle registration and changing your address.
How do I contact the Commissioner of Accounts?	Furman Whitescarver Jr. Commissioner of Accounts (540)389-2381
How do I contact VDOT (The Virginia Department of Transportation)?	The office is located at 731 Harrison Ave. and the phone number is (540)387-5320
Who do I call about East Hill Cemetary?	City Managers Office (540)375-3016
What is the number for Miss Utility of Virginia?	1-800-552-7001
Where is the Salem Post office?	320 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153 Regular Business Hours: Week Days 07:30AM-05:00PM Saturday 08:30AM-12:30PM Phone: 540-389-7289 For TTY service for the hearing impaired only, 1-877-877-7833.
How do I find out more about area hospitals?	Lewis Gale Medical Center(540)776-4000 Community Hospital (540)985-8000 Roanoke Memorial Hospital (540)981-7000