Virginia Release and Authorization is a document used in the state of Virginia to grant permission to a third party to access personal information. It is typically used in the context of background checks, credit checks, and other similar inquiries. It allows individuals to provide written consent for a company, organization, or other entity to access and review their personal information. The two main types of Virginia Release and Authorization are the General Release and Authorization and the Limited Release and Authorization. The General Release and Authorization grants permission to a third party to access all personal information, while the Limited Release and Authorization grants permission to access only certain specific information. Both documents must be signed and notarized by the individual granting permission.