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Alleghany County Superior Court
Criminal court, divorces and other civil filings.
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Alleghany County Register of Deeds
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Police & jail
Alleghany County Sheriffs
The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.
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Vital records
Alleghany County Death Records
Official death certificates from the county of Alleghany.
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Alleghany County Schools
Information for students, parents and teachers.
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Alleghany County Directory
Index of Alleghany's services and resources.
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Alleghany County District Court
Alleghany County District Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Property records
Alleghany County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
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Alleghany County Marriage License
Information to obtain marriage license in Alleghany.
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City records
Alleghany County Public Library (Northwestern Regional Library)
The Alleghany County Public Library, part of the Northwestern Regional Library, is at 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, phone 336-372-5573. Open Monday to Saturday with free WiFi, storytime and other programs.
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Alleghany County Recreation
Alleghany County Recreation: General current local activities, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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- Alleghany County Court Telephone DirectoryList of court judges and employees.
- Voter RegistrationRegistered voters and election information.
- Alleghany County Inmate InformationSearch for inmates held in the county.
- Alleghany County Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Alleghany County Emergency Medical ServiceInformation on medical emergencies.
- Alleghany County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Alleghany County Department of RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- NC Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Court ServicesIntake and supervision for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles, run by the state.
- Alleghany County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Alleghany District Court Criminal CalendarLookup upcoming civil and criminal cases.
- Alleghany County Jury ServiceInformation and resources for jurors.
- Alleghany County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Alleghany County CommunitiesList of towns in Alleghany County.
- Alleghany County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
Local record guide
About public records in Alleghany County
County profile
Alleghany County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Sparta
- Population
- 10,888
- Area
- 235 sq mi
- Founded
- 1859
- Cities and towns
- 3
Alleghany County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Alleghany County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Alleghany County.
Police Departments. In addition to Alleghany County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Alleghany County includes the Sparta Police Department, which serves the town of Sparta.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Alleghany County Sheriff's Office, located at 149 West Main Street, Sparta, NC 28675, is the primary law enforcement agency for Alleghany County.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Alleghany County are maintained by Alleghany County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, under the North Carolina Public Records Law.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Alleghany County are taken and retained by Alleghany County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. While the Sheriff's website may provide some information, detailed searches for mugshots often require direct contact with the office.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Alleghany County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Alleghany County
- Old mine sites
- 11
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 3
- Main minerals
- Iron; crushed stone; Manganese
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 4
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1966 to 1968
- Records behind them
- 16 records for 15 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 11 named mine sites inside the county, 11 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 4 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Iron; crushed stone; Manganese.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. No abandoned mine inventory is published online.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Alleghany County (11 shown, 4 unnamed on the map)
- Phipps ProspectBarium-Barite | Prospect
- James H Parks ProspectIron | Past Producer | Surface
- John L. Pugh ProspectIron | Prospect | Surface
- Lee Pugh ProspectIron | Prospect | Surface
- Peachbottom MineLead | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Crouse Knob/Bald Knob MinesManganese | Past Producer
- Choate QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Bald Knob DepositPast Producer | Surface and underground
- Carrico PitsOccurrence
- Maxwell Copper MinePast Producer | Underground
- New RiverOccurrence
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Straight answers
Alleghany County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Alleghany County Sheriff or a city police department in Alleghany County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
The North Carolina criminal history record comes from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Fingerprint based Right to Review of your own record using the SBI form Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information; a certified name search of court records in one county costs $25 at the clerk of superior court with Form AOC CR 314. Fee: $14 for a NC state fingerprint based check; $18 for a national fingerprint based check.
How can I look up sex offenders in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Search the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Investigation), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Register with the county board of elections or through the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The regular registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day; same day registration is available at early voting sites during the early voting period, not on Election Day for most voters. Online registration is open only to existing DMV customers with a DMV issued driver's license or ID.
How do I look up property records in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Alleghany County are kept by the Alleghany County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county tax assessor, and tax bills come from the county tax collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Certified birth and death certificates for North Carolina come from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Vital Records. Birth, death and marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event took place, in most cases the same day. Online, by phone or by mail through VitalChek, the only authorized vendor for a state issued certified birth certificate, or in person at NC Vital Records. Fee: $24 state search fee, which includes one certificate; $15 for each added certificate.
How do I find business license records in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Business entity filings are searched with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. North Carolina has no single generic business license; besides state licenses, a local license may be required for your business.
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