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Lenoir County Tax Information
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Lenoir County Sheriff Records Division
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Lenoir County Birth and Death Records
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Lenoir Community College
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Lenoir County Directory
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Lenoir County Census
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Lenoir County District Court
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Lenoir County Board of Elections
The Lenoir 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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Lenoir County Sex Offender Search
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation registry lists the people required to register as sex offenders in Lenoir County and can be searched by name, county or address.
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Lenoir County North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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- Lenoir County Family CourtDivorces and other civil cases.
- Lenoir County Social ServicesFind help and support for families, adults and children.
- Lenoir County Court Telephone DirectoryFind contacts for judges and court employees.
- Kinston Lenoir County Public LibraryInformation and resources at the library.
- Criminal Court Calendars for Lenoir CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Kinston Lenoir County Tourism Development AuthorityGeneral information on living and visiting in the area.
- Civil Court Calendars for Lenoir CountyLookup upcoming civil cases.
- Lenoir County Council on AgingInformation, help and activities for seniors.
- Lenoir County Jury ServiceInformation and resources for jurors.
- Kinston Lenoir County Department of Parks and RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Lenoir County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Lenoir County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Lenoir County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Lenoir County SchoolsInformation for students, parents and teachers.
- Kinston Lenoir Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Kinston Regional JetportFind airport information.
- Lenoir County Emergency ServicesInformation on natural and man made emergencies.
- Kinston Community Council for the ArtsInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
- Lenoir County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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About public records in Lenoir County
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Lenoir County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Kinston
- Population
- 55,122
- Area
- 402 sq mi
- Founded
- 1791
- Cities and towns
- 4
Lenoir County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Lenoir County.
Police Departments. In addition to Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Lenoir County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Kinston Police Department and the La Grange Police Department. These agencies collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional initiatives to ensure full public safety coverage across Lenoir County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Lenoir County is primarily provided by Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 130 S. Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501. Lenoir County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. North Carolina law allows law enforcement agencies to redact certain information related to ongoing investigations or confidential informants under G.S. § 132-1.4.
Criminal Records. These records are maintained by Lenoir County Clerk of Court and the Sheriff's Office.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Lenoir County are maintained by Lenoir County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. The North Carolina Public Records Law, known as the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, governs the accessibility of these records.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Lenoir County are taken and retained by Lenoir County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a formal request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Lenoir County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Lenoir County
- Old mine sites
- 6
- Still producing
- 12
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 20
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1980 to 1983
- Records behind them
- 42 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 18 named mine sites inside the county, 6 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 20 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is 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 Lenoir County (18 shown, 20 unnamed on the map)
- Barrus/Fonville Pit 1Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Casey Number 2 MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Casey PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Clay PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Daughety PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Davis PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Edwards PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Faulkner PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Fonville PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Hardy PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Jones PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Lenoir County Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Neuse Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Poole PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Sand Pit 2Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Taylor PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Tilghman Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Whitfield PitSand and Gravel, Construction | 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 Lenoir County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Lenoir County Sheriff or a city police department in Lenoir County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Lenoir County are kept by the Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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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