Show All Answers

1. How do find information regarding vacations and area attractions?

Visit Williamsburg is a comprehensive website with information on:

• Area Hotels
• Attractions
• Bed and Breakfasts
• Restaurants
• Shopping and Golf
• Tickets
• Vacation Packages

2. How do I apply for a grant for arts funding?

Please visit the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission page for grant information and forms.

3. How do I contact the City after hours?

Emergencies

Contact 911 for Police and Fire emergencies.

Non-Emergencies

Contact 757-220-2331 for Water and Sewer emergencies and for Police non-emergencies.

For other non-emergency information and requests, use our staff directory to email or leave a phone message to the appropriate person or department.

A drop box for payments is available at the main entrance to the Municipal Building to the left of the door.

4. How do I determine if I am a City of Williamsburg Resident?

The Williamsburg mailing address contains 3 localities: Williamsburg City Limits, James City County and York County.

Check the Property Information System to determine if you reside in the City. If there are questions regarding the crossings of James City County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg, please contact one of our departments and we will assist you in determining your locality.

5. How do I get a marriage license?

The Clerk of Circuit Court Office, who can be reached at 757-564-2242, is responsible for issuing marriage licenses. The office is located at:
Williamsburg-James City Courthouse
5201 Monticello Avenue
Suite 6
Williamsburg, VA 23188

6. How do I obtain information about the Williamsburg Community Building at 401 Boundary Street?

Information and forms may be found on the Community Building page.

7. What are the City's business hours?

The City’s business hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Holidays

City offices will be closed for the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day (January 1)
• Lee/Jackson/King Day (third Monday in January)
• President’s Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Veterans’ Day (November 11)
• Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve (December 24)
• Christmas (December 25)