Lenoir County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Lenoir County are typically available through the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records via an online portal or upon request at their office. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lenoir County, you can request one through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you may also visit the Lenoir County Clerk of Court's office to request a background check. Ensure you have proper identification and any required fees when making your request.

You can look up sex offenders in Lenoir County by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, location, or proximity to specific addresses. The registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

You can register to vote in Lenoir County by visiting the North Carolina State Board of Elections website at ncsbe.gov/registering to register online if you have a North Carolina driver's license, or by visiting the Lenoir County Board of Elections at 130 S. Queen Street, Suite 104, Kinston, NC 28501, phone (252) 559-6145. Registration must be completed at least 25 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. The county Board of Elections can also provide information about absentee voting and early voting options for registered voters.

Property records in Lenoir County can be accessed through the Lenoir County Register of Deeds at 130 S. Queen Street, Suite 103, Kinston, NC 28501, phone (252) 559-6155. The county provides free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats through the Register of Deeds online portal. For property tax information, assessments, and parcel mapping, visit the county's GIS system available at lenoircountync.gov, where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID to view property details and tax records at no charge.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Lenoir County can be obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds at 130 S. Queen Street, Suite 103, Kinston, NC 28501, phone (252) 559-6155. The fee is $24 for the first certified copy and $15 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by North Carolina law. Certificates can also be ordered through the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics at vitalrecords.nc.gov, with processing times of one to two weeks for mail requests.

Business name registrations (DBAs) filed in Lenoir County can be found at the Lenoir County Register of Deeds office at 130 S. Queen Street, Suite 103, Kinston, NC 28501, phone (252) 559-6155. For business entity information including LLCs and corporations, search the North Carolina Secretary of State's free online database at sosnc.gov. Local business licenses for operations within city limits may be required by municipalities; contact Kinston City Hall at (252) 939-3118 for city business license information.