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Bladen County Superior Court
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Bladen County Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds at 106 East Broad Street in Elizabethtown records deeds and other land documents, issues vital records and offers an online records search.
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Bladen County Birth and Death Records
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Bladen County Directory
Index of Bladen's services and resources.
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Bladen County Census Information
The U.S. Census Bureau profile for Bladen County gives its population, its households, its income and its housing counts from the latest census and the yearly survey.
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Bladen County District Court
Bladen County District Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Bladen County Tax Information
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Bladen County Sheriff's Department
The Bladen 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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Bladen County Marriage License
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Bladen County Division on Aging
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Bladen County Court Telephone Directory
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- Voter RegistrationRegistered voters and election information.
- Bladen County Inmate InformationSearch for inmates held in the county.
- Bladen County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use university resources.
- Bladen Court CalendarsLookup upcoming criminal and civil cases.
- Bladen County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Bladen County SchoolsInformation for students, parents and teachers.
- Bladen County Jury ServiceInformation and resources for jurors.
- Bladen Community CollegeObtain information at the local college.
- Bladen County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Bladen County Public LibrariesInformation on county libraries.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Elizabethtown White Lake Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Bladen County Emergency ServicesInformation on natural and man-made emergencies.
- Bladen County Department of Parks and RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Bladen County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Bladen County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Bladen County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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About public records in Bladen County
County profile
Bladen County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Elizabethtown
- Population
- 29,606
- Area
- 887 sq mi
- Founded
- 1734
- Cities and towns
- 5
Bladen County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Bladen County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Bladen County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Bladen County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Bladen County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Elizabethtown Police Department and the Bladenboro Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Bladen County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 299 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown, NC 28337, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Bladen County. Inmates can be located through the Sheriff's Office website or by calling the detention center directly during business hours. Arrest records in Bladen County are public records subject to North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the Public Records Law, which establishes that public records shall be open for inspection by any person unless specifically exempted. Some commercial third-party websites aggregate booking photos and arrest information, though official records should always be verified through the Sheriff's Office or appropriate law enforcement agency for accuracy and completeness.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Bladen County are maintained by Bladen County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records through the Sheriff's Office, following the guidelines set by the North Carolina Public Records Law, known as the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Bladen County are taken and retained by Bladen County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. Individuals seeking mugshots can search for them via the Sheriff's Office website or by making a formal request.
They maintain records of current inmates and recent arrests. You can visit the facility in person at 299 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown, NC, or call them at (910) 862-6940.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Bladen County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Bladen County
- Old mine sites
- 3
- Still producing
- 2
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 21
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
- Maps surveyed
- 1986 to 1987
- Records behind them
- 27 records for 26 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 5 named mine sites inside the county, 3 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 21 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is construction sand and gravel.
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 Bladen County (5 shown, 21 unnamed on the map)
- Bladen County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Butters Sand Pit Number 2Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Kelly Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Kelly Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Laden County PitsSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
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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Bladen County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Bladen County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Bladen County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Bladen County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Bladen 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 Bladen 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 Bladen 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 Bladen County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Bladen County are kept by the Bladen 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 Bladen 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 Bladen 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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