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- Pender County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
- New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney's Office, Teen CourtJuvenile court diversion for non-violent offenses, heard by a teen jury.
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- Pender County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
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- Pender County Register of DeedsSearch public records online.
- Pender County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Pender County Adult ServicesInformation, help and activities for seniors.
- Pender County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area.
- Pender County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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Pender County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Burgaw
- Population
- 60,203
- Area
- 933 sq mi
- Founded
- 1875
- Cities and towns
- 7
Pender County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Pender County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement services throughout Pender County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Pender County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Pender County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Burgaw Police Department and the Surf City Police Department. These agencies operate within their respective city limits, handling local law enforcement duties and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Pender County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides countywide services including operating Pender County Detention Center. Located at 605 East Fremont Street in Burgaw, NC 28425, the Sheriff's Office can be contacted through the office’s website. The agency's website at www.pendercountync.gov provides limited public information, though full online inmate searches are not consistently available through Pender County portal.
Criminal Records. Residents can request background checks through the Sheriff's Office or the State Bureau, which includes information on arrests, convictions, and ongoing investigations.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Pender County are maintained by Pender County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. The North Carolina Public Records Law, also known as Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, governs the accessibility of these records, for public access and public access to government records.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Pender County are taken and retained by Pender 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 request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Pender County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Pender County
- Old mine sites
- 1
- Sites with no status in the records
- 1
- Still producing
- 7
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 11
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1970 to 1997
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 9 named mine sites inside the county, 1 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 11 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 Pender County (9 shown, 11 unnamed on the map)
- Maple Hill MineCalcium | Producer | Surface
- Uss Agri-Chemical Corp/WillmingtonFluorine-Fluorite | Unknown | A processing plant, not a working
- Anderson PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Brickhouse Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Corbett Packing Co PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Corbett PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- E P Godwin PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- John Hawes PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Pender Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past 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 Pender County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Pender County Sheriff or a city police department in Pender County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Pender 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 Pender 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 Pender 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 Pender County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Pender County are kept by the Pender 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 Pender 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 Pender 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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