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1. Is probate or administration of an estate required?

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1. What is the Comprehensive Plan?
2. Why have a Comprehensive Plan?
3. Why update the Comprehensive Plan?
4. What is the relationship between the Comprehensive Plan and zoning?

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1. What is considered a “meal” that is subject to the Meals Tax?
2. What is the Meals Tax rate in Middlesex County?
3. When are Meals Taxes due to Middlesex County?
4. Does the meal, or prepared food, have to be consumed on the premises of the business where it is purchased to be taxable?
5. Are beverages such as soda, beer, water and others that are in a can, bottle or other factory sealed container subject to the Meals Tax?
6. What is considered a “restaurant”?
7. Do businesses get a commission for aiding the county in the collection of the Tax?
8. Are gratuities subject to the Meals Tax?
9. Are there any exemptions to the Meals Tax?

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1. What is considered individual personal property?
2. When is the personal property tax bill due?
3. If I move out of Middlesex County or sell an item of personal property, will my tax bill be prorated?
4. What do I do if I dispose of a vehicle?
5. What do I do if I dispose of a boat or jet ski?
6. I am in the military; do I have to pay personal property taxes?
7. What do I do if I have purchased a new vehicle or boat?
8. How do I contact the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles?
9. How do I contact the Virginia Department of Game?
10. How do I contact the Coast Guard?
11. I own an antique vehicle with antique / vintage-restricted tags; do I have to register this vehicle?
12. What is Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) and how does it affect the taxpayer?
13. When does a vehicle not qualify for PPTRA?

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1. Do bats get rabies?
2. What should I do if I come in contact with a bat?
3. What should I do if I find a bat in my home?
4. How can I tell if a bat has rabies?

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1. When is the Middlesex County Rabies Clinic?
2. How can I protect my pet from rabies?
3. Why does my pet need the rabies vaccine?
4. What happens if a neighborhood dog or cat bites me?
5. What happens if my pet (cat, dog, ferret) is bitten by a wild animal?
6. I am moving to a rabies-free country and want to take my pets with me. Where can I get more information?

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1. How do people get rabies?
2. Can I get rabies in any way other than an animal bite?
3. How soon after an exposure should I seek medical attention?
4. What medical attention do I need if I am exposed to rabies?
5. Will the rabies vaccine make me sick?
6. What if I cannot get rabies vaccine on the day I am supposed to get my next dose?
7. Can rabies be transmitted from one person to another?

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1. Should I be concerned about rabies when I travel outside the United States?
2. Should I receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination before traveling to other countries?
3. If I get pre-exposure vaccination before I travel, am I protected if I am bitten?

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1. What animals get rabies?
2. How can I find out what animals have rabies in my area?
3. What is the risk of rabies from squirrels, mice, rats, and other rodents?

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1. What are the Commissioners duties as they relate to real estate?
2. What is the real estate tax rate?
3. What is the purpose of the land use program?
4. Why are some properties tax exempt?
5. How are tax relief programs administered?