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Madison County Register of Deeds, Vital Records

The Madison County Register of Deeds at 5707 US 25-70 Highway, Suite 6, Marshall, phone 828-649-3131, keeps birth, death and marriage records and issues certified copies for $10 each.

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Madison County Board of Elections

The Madison 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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Madison County at a glance

State
North Carolina
County seat
Marshall
Population
21,193
Area
451 sq mi
Founded
1851
Cities and towns
3

Madison County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Madison County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Madison County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Madison County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Madison County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Marshall Police Department and the Mars Hill Police Department. Coordination between the Sheriff's Office and municipal departments is crucial for handling major crimes and making sure of full coverage across Madison County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Madison County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Madison County, headquartered at 5686 US Highway 25-70 in Marshall, NC 28753. The jail roster and inmate lookup can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by calling the detention center directly. Arrest records and booking information are public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Law, which makes most government records available for inspection and copying.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Madison County are maintained by Madison County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request copies of arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the North Carolina Public Records Law, also known as the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information on current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Madison County are taken and retained by Madison 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 or online databases that compile such information.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Madison County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Madison County

Old mine sites
72
Still producing
1
Worked underground, in the mine records
4
Main minerals
Talc-Soapstone; Barium-Barite; Feldspar
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
16
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
open pit mine or quarry
Maps surveyed
1935 to 1991
Records behind them
114 records for 89 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 73 named mine sites inside the county, 72 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 16 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Talc-Soapstone; Barium-Barite; Feldspar.

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.

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Madison County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Madison County (73 shown, 16 unnamed on the map)

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 Madison County, North Carolina?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Madison County Sheriff or a city police department in Madison County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County, North Carolina?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Madison County are kept by the Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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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