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Hyde County Register of Deeds
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Hyde County Sheriff's Office
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Hyde County Tax Information
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Hyde County Sex Offender Search
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation registry lists the people required to register as sex offenders in Hyde County and can be searched by name, county or address.
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Hyde County Marriage License
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Hyde County North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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- Hyde County DirectoryIndex of Hyde's services and resources.
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- Hyde County Geographic Information Services (GIS)Find geographic and demographic related data, services and support.
- Hyde County WIC ProgramFind nutritional help for women, infants and children.
- Hyde County TransitInformation on county transportation
- Criminal Court Calendars for Hyde CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Hyde County Board of ElectionsRegistered voters and election information.
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- Hyde County Emergency ServicesInformation on natural and man made emergencies.
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- Hyde County Social ServicesFind help and support for families, adults and children.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Hyde County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- The Swan QuarterlyFind local and regional news.
- Greater Hyde County Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Hyde County Visitors InformationGeneral information on living and visiting in the area.
- Hyde County Arts and Cultural OrganizationsInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
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Hyde County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Swan Quarter
- Population
- 4,589
- Area
- 1,424 sq mi
- Founded
- 1705
- Cities and towns
- 5
Hyde County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Hyde County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Hyde County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Hyde County is primarily handled by Hyde County Sheriff's Office, which covers the unincorporated areas and smaller communities. There are no municipal police departments within Hyde County, as the Sheriff's Office provides full law enforcement services across the entire region.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Hyde County is primarily provided by Hyde County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1078 US Highway 264 East in Engelhard, NC 27824. Due to Hyde County's small population and geographic challenges, there are no incorporated municipal police departments; the Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for all communities including Swan Quarter, Engelhard, Fairfield, and Ocracoke. Arrest records in Hyde County are public records accessible under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Law, which mandates that public records be made available for inspection and examination by any person unless specifically exempted by law. Inmate information can be obtained by calling the Sheriff's Office, though Hyde County does not currently maintain an online inmate roster due to its small facility size. The isolated nature of Ocracoke Island requires unique law enforcement arrangements, with the Sheriff's Office maintaining a presence on the island and coordinating with National Park Service law enforcement at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Emergency dispatch services for Hyde County are coordinated through a consolidated E-911 system serving Hyde County's scattered communities across water and land.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Hyde County are maintained by Hyde County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. In Hyde County, mugshots are taken and retained by Hyde County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can often be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
Hyde County is served by North Carolina's judicial system through the 2nd Judicial District, which includes Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. Hyde County Courthouse, located at 30 Oyster Creek Road in Swan Quarter, NC 27885 (phone: 252-926-4101), houses both Superior Court and District Court operations. Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use permits are issued by Hyde County Planning and Inspections Department, located in Hyde County government complex at 30 Oyster Creek Road in Swan Quarter (phone: 252-926-9171).
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Hyde County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Hyde County
- Old mine sites
- 2
- Sites with no status in the records
- 1
- Still producing
- 1
- Main minerals
- Phosphorus-Phosphates; construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 2
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- open pit mine or quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1983
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 4 named mine sites inside the county, 2 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Phosphorus-Phosphates; construction sand and gravel.
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 Hyde County (4 shown, 2 unnamed on the map)
- Lee Creek Phos-Acid PlantPhosphorus-Phosphates | Plant | A processing plant, not a working
- Lee Creek Phosphoric Acid PlantPhosphorus-Phosphates | Producer | A processing plant, not a working
- Pungo River DepositPhosphorus-Phosphates | Prospect | Surface
- Hyde County PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
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 Hyde County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Hyde County Sheriff or a city police department in Hyde County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Hyde 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 Hyde 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 Hyde 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 Hyde County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Hyde County are kept by the Hyde 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 Hyde 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 Hyde 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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