Guilford County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Guilford County can be accessed through the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. They maintain an online portal where recent booking photos are available to the public. You can visit the Sheriff's Office in person for more detailed inquiries regarding specific mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Guilford County, you can request a check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you can visit the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court's office to request a background check. The process involves filling out a request form and paying a nominal fee for the service.

You can look up sex offenders in Guilford County using the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders, including their current address and offense details. The registry is accessible online and allows searches by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

You can register to vote in Guilford County through the North Carolina online voter registration portal at www.ncdot.gov/dmv, by submitting a paper application to the Guilford County Board of Elections at 301 West Market Street, Suite 135, Greensboro, NC 27401 (phone: 336-641-3836), or in person during the early voting period using same-day registration. The standard registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day, but same-day registration during early voting allows you to register and vote simultaneously. Absentee ballot request forms are available on the county elections website for voters who prefer to vote by mail.

Property records in Guilford County can be searched through two primary offices: the Guilford County Register of Deeds (www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/register-of-deeds) for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps, and the Tax Administration for property tax assessments, parcel maps, and ownership information. Both offices provide free online search tools with document images and detailed parcel data. For certified copies of recorded documents, contact the Register of Deeds at 301 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 (phone: 336-641-3558); fees are $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for additional pages.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Guilford County can be requested from the Guilford County Register of Deeds Vital Records Division at 301 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, or from the North Carolina Vital Records Office in Raleigh for statewide coverage. Birth certificates cost $24.00 and death certificates cost $24.00 for the first copy; applicants must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct relationship or legal interest. Processing takes 3-5 business days for in-person requests and 2-3 weeks by mail. Online ordering through VitalChek is available for expedited service with additional fees.

Business records in Guilford County are accessible through multiple sources: Assumed Business Name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Guilford County Register of Deeds at 301 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 (phone: 336-641-3558), while formal business entity information for corporations and LLCs is maintained by the North Carolina Secretary of State at www.sosnc.gov with a free searchable online database. Local business licenses and permits for activities within municipalities are handled by individual city offices in Greensboro, High Point, and other towns. For unincorporated areas, building permits and zoning information are available through the Guilford County Planning and Development Department at 336-641-3289.