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Carteret County Superior Court
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Carteret County Register of Deeds
Register of Deeds for Carteret County, North Carolina: recording, indexing and imaging of deeds and land transactions, plus certified copies of births, deaths and marriages that took place in the county.
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Carteret County Sheriff Records Division
The Carteret County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Nyberg: its divisions and programs, news releases, careers, concealed carry permit applications, inmate information and CodeRED emergency alerts.
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Carteret County Birth and Death Records
Official birth and death certificates from the county of Carteret.
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Carteret County Directory
Index of Carteret 's services and resources.
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Carteret County Census Information
United States Census Bureau figures for Carteret County, North Carolina, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Carteret County District Court
Carteret County District Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Carteret County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
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Carteret County Inmate Information
Current inmate lookup run by the Carteret County Sheriff's Office for its detention center; users accept a public records disclaimer before searching the list of people now in custody.
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Carteret County Marriage License
Information to obtain marriage license in Carteret.
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Carteret Community College
Carteret Community College in Morehead City publishes its catalogue, its board of trustees minutes and its policies, and its registrar handles transcript requests.
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- Carteret County Court Telephone DirectoryFind contacts for judges and court employees.
- Carteret County Board of ElectionsRegistered voters and election information.
- Carteret County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Carteret County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use university resources.
- Carteret Clerk of CourtBegin search for judgments and liens.
- Carteret County SchoolsInformation for students, parents and teachers.
- Criminal Calendars for Carteret CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Civil Calendars for Carteret CountyLookup upcoming civil cases.
- North Carolina State UniversityCenter for marine sciences and technology.
- Carteret County Jury ServiceInformation and resources for jurors.
- Duke University Nicholas SchoolSchool of the environment.
- Carteret County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Carteret County Public LibraryInformation on county libraries.
- Carteret County Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Carteret County Tourism Development BureauGeneral information on living and visiting in the area.
- Carteret County Emergency ServicesInformation on natural and man-made emergencies.
- Carteret County Senior ServicesFind help, information and activities for seniors.
- Carteret County Department of Parks and RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Carteret County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Carteret County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Carteret General HospitalFind services for general care and medical emergencies.
- Carteret County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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About public records in Carteret County
County profile
Carteret County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Beaufort
- Population
- 67,686
- Area
- 1,341 sq mi
- Founded
- 1722
- Cities and towns
- 14
Carteret County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Carteret County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Carteret County.
Police Departments. Carteret County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Carteret County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Carteret County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 304 Craven Street in Beaufort, NC 28516 (phone: 252-728-8400), is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides countywide services including court security, civil process, and detention operations. Carteret County Detention Center, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office at 301 Craven Street, Beaufort, houses inmates awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences. Municipal law enforcement agencies include the Morehead City Police Department (3300 Bridges Street), Beaufort Police Department (701 Front Street), Atlantic Beach Police Department (125 West Fort Macon Road), Emerald Isle Police Department (7500 Emerald Drive), and the Newport Police Department (233 Howard Boulevard). Some records may be withheld if disclosure would jeopardize an ongoing investigation under G.S. § 132-1.4.
Criminal Records. Carteret County Clerk of Court maintains records of criminal cases processed through Carteret County's court system.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Carteret County are maintained by Carteret County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, under the North Carolina Public Records Law.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. In Carteret County, mugshots are taken and retained by Carteret 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 website or by submitting a request to the office.
The Crystal Coast Chamber and Economic Development Council at 3409 Arendell Street, Morehead City (252-726-6350, crystalcoastcc.org) provides business resources, networking, and county economic development information. 1702 Live Oak Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 • Phone: (252-726-6848 Individual municipalities within Carteret County require separate business privilege licenses: Morehead City (252-726-6848), Beaufort (252-728-2141), and other incorporated towns each have distinct licensing requirements and fee structures typically based on gross receipts. The Clerk of Superior Court, reached at 252-728-8474, maintains court records, estates, special proceedings, and land records. Carteret County's judicial system operates through the North Carolina 3rd Judicial District, with Carteret County Courthouse Complex located at 1702 Live Oak Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 (phone: 252-728-8500). Food service establishments require health permits from Carteret County Health Department at 3820 Bridges Street, Morehead City (252-728-8550). Carteret County Planning and Inspections Department, located at 3900 Bridges Street, Morehead City (252-728-8570), issues building permits, certificates of occupancy, and zoning compliance letters. 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 • Phone: 919-733-3526
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Carteret County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Carteret County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 13
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, quarry, borrow pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1949 to 1994
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 4 named mine sites inside the county, 4 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 13 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 Carteret County (4 shown, 13 unnamed on the map)
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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Carteret County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Carteret County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Carteret County Sheriff or a city police department in Carteret County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Carteret County are kept by the Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret 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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