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Chowan County Superior Court
Criminal court, divorces and other civil filings.
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Chowan County Sheriff's Records
The Chowan County Sheriff's Office on West Freemason Street in Edenton: the detention facility, civil process, fingerprinting, concealed handgun permits, telecommunications and the office's patrol and investigations divisions.
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Edenton Chowan Schools
Information for students, parents and teachers.
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Federal
Chowan County Census Information
The U.S. Census Bureau profile for Chowan County gives its population, its households, its income and its housing counts from the latest census and the yearly survey.
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Chowan County District Court
Chowan County District Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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College of The Albemarle
College of The Albemarle, the community college serving Chowan County from its Edenton campus, publishes its class schedules, its board minutes and its transcript requests.
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Chowan County Court Telephone Directory
Find contacts for judges and court employees.
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Chowan County North Carolina Cooperative Extension
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension office in Chowan County publishes its local program reports, its soil and crop bulletins and the records of the classes and clinics it holds in the county.
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Criminal Calendars for Chowan County
Criminal Calendars for Chowan County: Lookup upcoming criminal cases, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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Chowan County Jury Service
Chowan County's jury service page says who is called, how a summons is answered and what a juror is paid, and the clerk of court keeps the jury records.
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Pettigrew Regional Library
Pettigrew Regional Library gives readers its catalogue, its online databases and the local history and genealogy collections it holds for the area it serves.
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- Chowan County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Northeastern Regional AirportAirport and airline information
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Chowan County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Chowan County DirectoryIndex of Chowan's services and resources.
- Chowan County Birth and Death RecordsOfficial birth and death certificates from the county of Chowan.
- Chowan County Property SearchSearch real estate and finance records.
- Chowan County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Edenton Chowan Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate resources.
- Chowan Arts CouncilInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
- Chowan County Fire ServicesInformation on county fire inspectors and local fire stations.
- Chowan County Emergency Medical ServicesInformation and help for medical emergencies.
- Chowan County Tax InformationReview and obtain property taxes and more.
- Chowan County Senior CenterInformation, help and activities for seniors.
- Chowan County Department RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Chowan County Board of ElectionsRegistered voters and election information.
- Chowan County Detention FacilityInformation on the jail and inmates held in the county.
- Chowan County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Chowan County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
Local record guide
About public records in Chowan County
County profile
Chowan County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Edenton
- Population
- 13,708
- Area
- 233 sq mi
- Founded
- 1668
- Cities and towns
- 2
Chowan County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Chowan County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining peace and order in the unincorporated areas of Chowan County.
Police Departments. In addition to Chowan County Sheriff's Office, the Edenton Police Department serves the town of Edenton, providing law enforcement services within its municipal boundaries.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Chowan County Sheriff's Office, located at 111 North Granville Street, Edenton, NC 27932, provides primary law enforcement services throughout Chowan County. The Town of Edenton maintains the Edenton Police Department, serving the municipal area, located at 118 East King Street, Edenton, NC 27932 This department handles law enforcement matters within town limits.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Chowan County are maintained by Chowan County Sheriff's Office. The North Carolina Public Records Law, known as the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, governs the accessibility of these records, for public access and public access while protecting sensitive information.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Chowan County are taken and retained by Chowan County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. The availability of mugshots is subject to privacy laws and the discretion of the Sheriff's Office.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Chowan County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Chowan County
- Old mine sites
- 2
- Still producing
- 1
- Main minerals
- Titanium, Metal; Iron; construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 12
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1982
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 3 named mine sites inside the county, 2 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 12 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Titanium, Metal; Iron; 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 Chowan County (3 shown, 12 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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Chowan County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Chowan County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Chowan County Sheriff or a city police department in Chowan County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Chowan County are kept by the Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan 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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