How to Search Carteret County Records (Start Here)
Finding records in Carteret County means searching the right office out of 4 departments.
- Criminal and civil case records are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court.
- Start with the Tax Administration for any property-related search.
- The Register of Deeds issues and records marriage licenses.
Keep in mind: North Carolina is transitioning to eCourts.
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Criminal & Court Records
North Carolina Case Lookup
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Statewide North Carolina case lookup.
nccourts.gov
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Statewide North Carolina registry.
sexoffender.ncsbi.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Register of Deeds real estate index, including mortgages, deeds, assumed names, liens, judgments, assignments, waivers, assignments, and more.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
North Carolina Vital Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
North Carolina vital records.
vitalrecords.nc.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Carteret County Home Page
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Official Free
Carteret County, North Carolina official website, government department and services directory, Agendas and Minutes, videos of meetings, calendar, online payments.
Carteret County Government
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Carteret County, North Carolina government portal.
co.carteret.nc.us
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Register of Deeds real estate index, including mortgages, deeds, assumed names, liens, judgments, assignments, waivers, assignments, and more.
Business, Voter & Other
Carteret County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Carteret County, North Carolina official website, government department and services directory, Agendas and Minutes, videos of meetings, calendar, online payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Carteret County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Carteret County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — North Carolina has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Carteret County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Carteret County? ▼
North Carolina handles vital records at the state level through NC DHHS Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Deeds in Carteret County.
Are Carteret County records available online? ▼
Most records in Carteret County are not available online. Contact the county offices directly. Check the North Carolina state page for statewide search tools that may include Carteret County.
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