The Virginia Release and Authorization is a document that allows a person to authorize the release of their personal information to a third party. The document is used in Virginia as a way to protect an individual's privacy and to ensure that their personal information is not disclosed without their consent. It is also used to verify that an individual's identity has been accurately represented in any legal or financial transaction. There are two types of Virginia Release and Authorization documents: the Virginia Consent to Release Information form and the Virginia Authorization to Release Information form. The Virginia Consent to Release Information form allows an individual to authorize the release of their personal information to a third party for a specific purpose, such as obtaining a credit report or background check. The Virginia Authorization to Release Information form allows an individual to authorize the release of their personal information to a third party for any purpose. Both forms require the individual's signature and are typically used when a third-party wish to verify an individual's identity or obtain personal information.