North Carolina, sex offender registry
Search the official North Carolina sex offender registry, kept by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, then the corrections, criminal history and court sources that go with it. NSOPW searches every state registry at once.
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Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
Criminal history
Name and location search of registered sex offenders in North Carolina, kept by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Open official site North Carolina sex offender registryPolice & jail
One search across every state, territorial and tribal registry, run by the U.S. Department of Justice. Free, no login.
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Search for people in North Carolina state custody, with facility and release information, from the state corrections department.
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How to request a criminal history record from the state repository, for yourself or with consent.
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Case information from the North Carolina state courts, the place to confirm a conviction behind a registry entry.
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The federal office that oversees sex offender registration and notification law (SORNA) and the rules each state follows.
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Operated by North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
North Carolina maintains a public, searchable registry where you can look up registered sex offenders by name, address, ZIP code, county, or city. Information is provided by the responsible state agency and is the most authoritative source available.
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The North Carolina registry typically lets the public search by:
Display rules vary by tier and jurisdiction. Some offenders may not appear publicly under state law. Always verify current status directly with the official registry or local law enforcement.
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Sex offender registry information is provided to help the public protect themselves and their families. It must not be used to harass, threaten, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual. Misuse may be a criminal offense under state and federal law.
If you have specific safety concerns or believe a registered offender is in violation, contact your local law enforcement agency or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) directly.
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Each county sheriff below links to the office's own website or to the sheriff's page on the county website, opened and checked on October 16, 2026. Search the statewide registry above for registered offenders.
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Use the North Carolina sex offender registry card at the top of this page, the registry kept by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). NSOPW, run by the U.S. Department of Justice, searches every state registry at once.
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All states
Every state page lists that state's official sex offender registry sources, each opened and verified.