Has anyone searched for birth family in Virginia or DC?

I have searched off and on over the years for my mother's birth mother, as she has requested my help. I've uncovered some non-identifying information and the hospital list verifying her birthday...though I was told that the more complete hospital files were later lost in a fire. It's difficult, because I don't think we have the correct name of the mother. (If I were unmarried and put a baby up for adoption pre WWII, I don't think I'd give my correct name, either.)Has anyone had experience researching in Virginia? I am on the West Coast, and wonder what the procedures there are. Also, some of the papers list the adoption as taking place in Virginia, and others as in nearby Washington DC.Thanks :)