Chatham County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Chatham County are typically managed by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. For older records or specific requests, visiting the Sheriff's Office in person or contacting them directly can provide additional assistance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Chatham County, you should contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you can also request a background check through the Chatham County Clerk of Court's office. They can guide you on the necessary forms and fees required for processing your request.

You can look up sex offenders in Chatham County by using the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and is accessible to the public for safety and awareness purposes.

You can register to vote in Chatham County online at www.ncsbe.gov, in person at the Chatham County Board of Elections at 984 Thompson Street in Pittsboro (phone 919-542-8284), or at any North Carolina DMV office. The registration deadline is 25 days before any election in North Carolina. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot online through the State Board of Elections portal or by contacting the county elections office, with no excuse required for mail-in voting.

Property records in Chatham County can be searched through the Chatham County Register of Deeds office at 12 East Street, Pittsboro (phone 919-542-2055) or online at www.chathamcountync.gov. The county provides a free online GIS mapping system and property database where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID to view deeds, tax assessments, sales history, property characteristics, and tax payment information. For recorded land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, the Register of Deeds website offers document searches and images, with some services requiring subscription fees for full access.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Chatham County can be obtained from the Chatham County Register of Deeds at 12 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (phone 919-542-2055). The fee is $24 for the first certified copy and $15 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility, as birth records are restricted for 100 years and death records for 25 years under North Carolina law. You can also order vital records through the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics or online via VitalChek at vitalchek.com, though additional service fees apply for online orders.

Business records in Chatham County can be accessed through multiple sources depending on the type of record. For assumed business names (DBAs), contact the Chatham County Register of Deeds at 919-542-2055. For corporate entities, LLCs, and other formal business registrations, search the North Carolina Secretary of State's free online database at www.sosnc.gov. Local business privilege licenses are administered by the Chatham County Tax Department (919) 545-2190) or by individual municipal offices in Pittsboro and Siler City. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than county offices.