NortHampton County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Northampton County can be obtained from the Northampton County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located at 105 W Jefferson St, Jackson, NC. Some booking photos might be available through online portals associated with the Sheriff's Office, depending on their current policies.

To obtain a criminal background check in Northampton County, you should contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you can also visit the Northampton County Clerk of Court's office to request records. The SBI provides a formal process for background checks, which may require a completed request form and applicable fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Northampton County by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and provides an online search tool. You can search by name, address, or geographic area to find registered sex offenders in the county.

Voter registration in Northampton County is handled by the Northampton County Board of Elections at 106 Madison Street, Jackson, NC 27845, phone (252) 534-2611. You can register online at www.ncsbe.gov, in person at the board of elections office, at the DMV, or by mail, but you must register at least 25 days before an election. North Carolina offers same-day registration during the early voting period, allowing you to register and vote simultaneously. For absentee voting, you can request a mail-in ballot through the county board of elections or download the request form from the state elections website.

Property records in Northampton County are maintained by the Register of Deeds at 106 Madison Street, Jackson, NC 27845, phone (252) 534-2311, and by the County Tax Assessor at (252) 534-4101. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and other recorded instruments through the Register of Deeds, though online access may be limited and may require visiting the office in person or calling for assistance. The Tax Assessor maintains property valuation and tax payment records, and the county may offer a GIS parcel viewer through www.northamptonnc.com. Certified copies of documents are available for a fee, typically $5 for the first page and $2 per additional page.

Birth and death certificates for Northampton County can be requested from the Register of Deeds at 106 Madison Street, Jackson, NC 27845, phone (252) 534-2311, or from the North Carolina Vital Records office in Raleigh. The fee is $24 for the first certified copy and $15 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. Processing typically takes one to three weeks by mail, though in-person requests may be faster. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalrecords.nc.gov with additional service fees, and you must provide valid identification and proof of your relationship to the person named on the certificate.

Business name registrations (DBAs or assumed names) in Northampton County are filed with the Register of Deeds at 106 Madison Street, Jackson, NC 27845. For business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the North Carolina Secretary of State's Business Registry at www.sosnc.gov, which is free and searchable by business name or registered agent. Local business tax listings are maintained by the Northampton County Tax Office at (252) 534-4101. For specific local licensing requirements, contact the County Planning and Inspections Department at (252) 534-1720.