Chowan County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Chowan County can be obtained from the Chowan County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Chowan County, you can request it through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you can also visit the Chowan County Clerk of Court's office to inquire about the process and any associated fees. The SBI provides a background check service that includes statewide criminal records.

You can look up sex offenders in Chowan County by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address to find registered sex offenders in Chowan County.

To register to vote in Chowan County, you can register online at ncsbe.gov/registering, in person at the Chowan County Board of Elections at 730 North Granville Street, Edenton, NC 27932, or by mail using a voter registration form. The deadline to register is 25 days before an election, but North Carolina offers Same Day Registration during the early voting period. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a North Carolina resident for at least 30 days, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. For absentee ballot requests and voting information, contact the Board of Elections at (252) 482-6805.

Property records in Chowan County are maintained by the Chowan County Register of Deeds at 101 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932, phone (252) 482-2323. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and UCC filings by contacting the office directly or visiting in person. The local Tax Office at the same address provides property tax assessments, valuations, and payment records. The county may offer online access through a GIS parcel viewer on the county website at chowancountync.gov, though document searches may require in-person or phone assistance.

Birth and death certificates for events in Chowan County can be requested from the Chowan County Register of Deeds at 101 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932, or from the North Carolina Vital Records Office at 225 North McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Certified copies cost $24 for birth certificates and $24 for death certificates. You must provide valid photo ID and prove a direct and tangible interest as required by North Carolina General Statute § 130A-93. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalrecords.nc.gov with additional fees, and processing typically takes 4-6 weeks by mail.

Business records in Chowan County can be searched through multiple sources. Trade name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Chowan County Register of Deeds at 101 South Broad Street, Edenton, phone (252) 482-2323. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, use the free searchable database at the North Carolina Secretary of State website, sosnc.gov. Local business licenses for operation within Edenton are issued by the Town of Edenton, while building permits and zoning records are handled by the Chowan County Planning and Inspections Department at (252) 482-2323.