Brunswick County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Brunswick County can be obtained from the Brunswick County or serving short-term sentences. They may provide access to these images through their official website or upon request at their office located at 70 Stamp Act Drive NE, Bolivia, NC. Some local news outlets may publish recent arrest photos online.

To obtain a criminal background check in Brunswick County, you should contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you can request assistance from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, which may guide you on how to submit a request through the SBI's online system. This process involves filling out the appropriate forms and paying any applicable fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Brunswick County by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and can be searched online by name, location, or proximity to a specific address. The registry provides detailed information about registered offenders, including their current status and any restrictions.

To register to vote in Brunswick County, you can register online at www.ncsbe.gov/registering, in person at the Brunswick County Board of Elections at 35 Referendum Drive NE in Bolivia, or by mail using a voter registration application. You must register at least 25 days before an election to vote in that election, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period. North Carolina residents who are U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not serving a felony sentence are eligible to register.

Property records in Brunswick County can be searched through the Register of Deeds office at 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, or online at www.brunswickcountync.gov/register-of-deeds for recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens dating from the 1980s forward. For property tax information, assessments, and ownership details, use the county's free online GIS and property search system at webapps3.brunswickcountync.gov, which provides tax values, sales history, parcel maps, and property characteristics. Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Register of Deeds for $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Brunswick County can be obtained through the Brunswick County Register of Deeds Vital Records Division at 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422, or by calling 910-253-2610. Birth certificates cost $24.00 and death certificates cost $24.00 for the first copy, with applicants required to show valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record. In-person requests are typically processed immediately during business hours, while mail requests take two to three weeks, and online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees.

Business records in Brunswick County can be found through several sources: assumed name (DBA) certificates are recorded with the Brunswick County Register of Deeds at 910-253-2610, while formal business entity information including LLCs and corporations is available through the North Carolina Secretary of State's free online search at www.sosnc.gov. Local business licenses for operations in unincorporated areas are handled by the Brunswick County Inspections and Permits Department at 910-253-2880, and municipalities such as Southport, Shallotte, and Oak Island maintain their own licensing requirements for businesses operating within town limits. Contact the specific town clerk's office for municipal business license information.