Durham County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Durham County can be obtained from the Durham County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these photos through their official website or upon request at their office located at 510 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC 27701. It's important to note that access to these images may be subject to certain restrictions under North Carolina public records laws.

To obtain a criminal background check in Durham County, you can request one through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, the Durham County Sheriff's Office can assist with fingerprinting services required for the background check process. You can visit the Sheriff's Office at 510 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC 27701, for more information on the procedure and any associated fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Durham County by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current address and offense details. The registry can be accessed online, offering a searchable database by name, location, or proximity to specific addresses.

To register to vote in Durham County, you can register online at the North Carolina State Board of Elections website (www.ncsbe.gov/registering), in person at the Durham County Board of Elections office at 201 East Main Street, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27701, or by mail using a voter registration form. You must register at least 25 days before an election, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period. The county Board of Elections can be reached at (919) 560-0700 for assistance, and absentee ballot requests can be submitted online or by mail without requiring an excuse.

Property records in Durham County can be searched online for free through the Durham County Register of Deeds website at www.durhamrodrecords.org, where you can view and print images of recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Property tax information, including assessed values and payment history, is available through the Tax Administration website at www.dconc.gov/government/departments-a-e/tax-administration. The county also provides an interactive GIS mapping system with parcel boundaries, ownership data, and aerial imagery. For certified copies of documents, contact the Register of Deeds office at 201 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, or call (919) 560-7877.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Durham County can be obtained from the Durham County Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division, at 201 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, phone (919) 560-7877. The fee is $24 for the first certified copy and $15 for additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously. In-person requests are typically processed immediately, while mail requests take 2-3 weeks. You can also order online through the state's VitalChek service at vitalrecordsonline.com (with additional convenience fees) or from the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics. Valid photo ID and proof of eligibility are required, as birth records are confidential for 100 years and death records for 25 years under North Carolina law.

Business records in Durham County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the type of record. Fictitious name registrations (DBA certificates) are filed with the Durham County Register of Deeds and searchable online at www.durhamrodrecords.org. For corporate entities, LLCs, and other business formations, use the North Carolina Secretary of State's free online database at www.sosnc.gov. City of Durham business privilege licenses are handled by the City Finance Department at (919) 560-4545. Building permits and zoning records are maintained by Durham County Development Services at (919) 560-0500, with online permit searches available on their website.