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Beaufort County Superior Court
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Beaufort County Tax Collector
The Beaufort County Tax Collector bills real estate and personal property taxes, takes property tax payments online and explains how vehicle taxes are paid through NCDMV.
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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office in Washington takes requests for incident reports online and offers sex offender data, concealed carry permits and detention information.
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Beaufort County Birth and Death Records
Official certificates from the Beaufort County vital records office.
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Beaufort County Directory
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Beaufort County Census Information
United States Census Bureau figures for Beaufort County, North Carolina, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Beaufort County District 2 Court
Beaufort County District 2 Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Voter Registration
The North Carolina State Board of Elections sets out who may register in Beaufort County, what the deadlines are and how to register online, by mail or at the county board of elections.
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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office in Washington, North Carolina, with civil process, permits and contact information for the county.
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Beaufort County Register of Deeds
The Beaufort County Register of Deeds records the deeds, mortgages, plats and marriage licences for the county and keeps the index that is searched to find them.
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Beaufort County Schools
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Beaufort County Court Telephone Directory
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- Beaufort County Inmate InformationSearch for inmates held in the county.
- Beaufort District Court Criminal CalendarLookup upcoming civil and criminal cases.
- Beaufort County Jury ServiceInformation and resources for jurors.
- Beaufort County Arts CouncilInformation on cultural and art venues.
- Beaufort County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Beaufort County Community CollegeResources at the local college.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- City of Washington Parks and Recreation DepartmentCity parks, programs and events; offices at 102 E 2nd Street.
- Beaufort County State UniversityNorth Carolina state university.
- Beaufort County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Warren Field AirportInformation on local airport.
- Beaufort Regional Health SystemFind medical facilities and physicians in the area.
- Beaufort County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Beaufort County ArchivesBiographies, obituaries and vital information.
- Beaufort County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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About public records in Beaufort County
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Beaufort County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Washington
- Population
- 44,652
- Area
- 958 sq mi
- Founded
- 1712
- Cities and towns
- 7
Beaufort County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Beaufort County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Beaufort County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Washington Police Department and the Belhaven Police Department. Coordination between the Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments is essential for addressing major crimes and making sure of full public safety across Beaufort County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, led by the elected Sheriff, provides primary law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas and operates Beaufort County Detention Center located at 150 West 12th Street, Washington, NC 27889. Under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Law, arrest records and booking logs are considered public records and may be requested from the Sheriff's Office or individual police departments. Beaufort County Detention Center provides 24-hour inmate information for historical arrest records or case disposition information, requesters may need to contact the arresting agency directly or search court records through the Clerk of Superior Court. Some records may be withheld if they are part of an active criminal investigation under G.S. § 132-1.4, or involve juvenile matters which are confidential under state law.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Beaufort County are maintained by Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Residents and legal professionals can request access to arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Beaufort County are taken and retained by Beaufort County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that compile such information.
They maintain records of current inmates and can assist with inmate lookup. You can also visit their facility at 210 North Market Street, Washington, NC, or call them at (252) 946-7113 for more information on the inmate search process.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Beaufort County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Beaufort County
- Old mine sites
- 13
- Sites with no status in the records
- 2
- Still producing
- 7
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 1
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Phosphorus-Phosphates; Titanium
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 5
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1979 to 1993
- Records behind them
- 31 records for 27 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 22 named mine sites inside the county, 13 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 5 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Phosphorus-Phosphates; Titanium.
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 Beaufort County (22 shown, 5 unnamed on the map)
- Aurora OperationsPhosphorus-Phosphates | Prospect | Surface
- Aurora OperationsPhosphorus-Phosphates | Producer | Surface
- Aurora Phos-Acid PlantPhosphorus-Phosphates | Plant | A processing plant, not a working
- North Carolina Phosphate DistrictPhosphorus-Phosphates | Producer | Surface | a whole mining district, not one working
- Pamlico RiverPhosphorus-Phosphates | Prospect | Surface
- Phosphate PitPhosphorus-Phosphates | Past Producer | Surface
- Beaufort County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Boyd PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Boyd Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Crisp MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Hubbard PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Perkins PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Singleton and Sons PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Stewart PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Talley Brothers PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Talley Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Tuten PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Texasgulf Sulfur PlantSulfur | Unknown | Underground
- Nl IndustriesTitanium | Prospect | Surface
- Aurora DepositTitanium, Metal | Prospect
- RichlandOccurrence
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.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Beaufort County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Beaufort County are kept by the Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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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