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Halifax County Superior Court
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Halifax County Register of Deeds
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Police & jail
Halifax Sheriff Records and Administration
Halifax Sheriff Records and Administration, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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Vital records
Halifax County Birth and Death and Marriage Records
Halifax County Birth and Death and Marriage Records, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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Halifax County Directory
Index of Halifax's services and resources.
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Halifax County Census
Find facts and figures about the county.
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Halifax County District Court
Halifax County District Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Halifax County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
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Halifax County Schools
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Halifax County Family Court
The North Carolina Judicial Branch explains how a divorce, custody or support case is filed in Halifax County district court and what the clerk of superior court keeps.
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Halifax County Board of Elections
The Halifax County Board of Elections holds the county's voter roll, takes new registrations and address changes, and runs the elections held in the county.
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- Halifax County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Halifax Community CollegeFind and use college resources.
- Halifax County Court Telephone DirectoryFind contacts for judges and court employees.
- Halifax County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
- Criminal Court Calendars for Halifax CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Halifax County Library SystemInformation and resources at the library.
- Halifax County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Halifax County Convention and Visitors BureauGeneral information on living and visiting in the area.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Halifax County Emergency ServicesInformation on natural and man-made emergencies.
- Halifax County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Halifax County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Halifax County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
Local record guide
About public records in Halifax County
County profile
Halifax County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Halifax
- Population
- 48,622
- Area
- 731 sq mi
- Founded
- 1758
- Cities and towns
- 8
Halifax County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Halifax County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Halifax County.
Police Departments. Halifax County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Halifax County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. Each department has jurisdiction over its respective city or town, while the Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Halifax County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 200 Ferrell Lane, Halifax, NC 27839, provides primary law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Halifax County. Halifax County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same Ferrell Lane location, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Halifax County are maintained by Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Halifax County are taken and retained by Halifax County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
They maintain records of current inmates and provide an inmate lookup process. You can visit the facility in person at 355 Ferrell Lane, Halifax, NC 27839, or call them at (252) 583-3081 for more information.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Halifax County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Halifax County
- Old mine sites
- 22
- Still producing
- 3
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 1
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Molybdenum; Gold
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 13
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit, clay pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1960 to 1974
- Records behind them
- 45 records for 38 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 25 named mine sites inside the county, 22 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 13 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Molybdenum; Gold.
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 Halifax County (25 shown, 13 unnamed on the map)
- Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Ita MineClay | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Alston MineGold | Past Producer | Surface
- Arrington MineGold | Past Producer
- Nick Arrington MineGold | Past Producer
- Gaston Ore BedsIron | Past Producer
- H H MineLead, Gold | Past Producer | Surface
- Boy ScoutMolybdenum | Occurrence
- Boy Scout-Jones DepositMolybdenum | Prospect
- Ellis ProspectMolybdenum | Occurrence
- Moss Richardson DepositMolybdenum | Prospect
- Moss-Richardson ProspectMolybdenum | Occurrence
- R.A. Ellis ProspectMolybdenum | Prospect
- Basden PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Britton PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Cofield PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Halifax County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Johnson PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Mahlon PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Sams Head PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Sand and Gravel PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Sand and Gravel PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Wallace Gravel PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Wallace PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- H and H MinePast Producer | Underground
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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Halifax County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Halifax County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Halifax County Sheriff or a city police department in Halifax County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Halifax County are kept by the Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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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