Virginia § 57-56 - Information filed to become public records
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 57-56 — Information filed to become public records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-56. Information filed to become public records
Registration statements, reports, professional fund-raising counsel contracts or professional solicitor contracts and all other documents and information required to be filed under this chapter shall become public records in the office of the Commissioner, and shall be open to the general public for inspection at such time and under such conditions as the Commissioner may prescribe. A charge not exceeding one dollar per page may be made for any copy of such documents and information as may be furnished any person by the Commissioner.
1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 57-56
What does Code of Virginia § 57-56 cover?
Section 57-56 ("Information filed to become public records") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 57-56?
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