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Hertford County Birth and Death Records
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Hertford County Communities and Infrastructure
Hertford County history and location, covering Winton as county seat, Ahoskie as the business center, the Chowan River and the US 13 and US 158 highway routes.
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Hertford County Sex Offender Search
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation registry lists the people required to register as sex offenders in Hertford County and can be searched by name, county or address.
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- Hertford County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
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Hertford County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Winton
- Population
- 21,552
- Area
- 353 sq mi
- Founded
- 1759
- Cities and towns
- 6
Hertford County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Hertford County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Hertford County.
Police Departments. Hertford County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Hertford County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in towns such as Ahoskie and Murfreesboro. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response across Hertford County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Hertford County is primarily provided by Hertford County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 101 East Tryon Street in Winton, North Carolina 27986.
Criminal Records. Hertford County Clerk of Court maintains these records, while the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation provides additional resources for background checks. Residents can request criminal background checks through the Clerk's Office or online portals.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Hertford County are maintained by Hertford County Sheriff's Office. These records can be requested by residents and attorneys through the Sheriff's Office, either in person or via written request.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Hertford County are taken and retained by Hertford County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases.
105 Dozier Street, Winton, NC 27986 • Phone: 919-733-3000
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Hertford County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Hertford County
- Old mine sites
- 5
- Still producing
- 3
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Sand and Gravel, Construction; Clay
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 14
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1966 to 1982
- Records behind them
- 24 records for 22 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 8 named mine sites inside the county, 5 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 14 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Sand and Gravel, Construction; Clay.
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 Hertford County (8 shown, 14 unnamed on the map)
- Cofield PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Hertford County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Newsome Mine & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Northampton County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Sand Pit No. 24Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Severn Mine Severn PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Tunis PitSand and Gravel, Construction; Clay | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
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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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Hertford County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Hertford County Sheriff or a city police department in Hertford County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Hertford County are kept by the Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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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