Perquimans County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Perquimans County are typically available through the Perquimans County Sheriff's Office. You can visit their office at 110 N. Church Street, Hertford, NC, or contact them at (252) 426-5615. Some booking photos may be accessible online through the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's offender search portal.

For a criminal background check in Perquimans County, you can request a statewide check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you may visit the Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court at 128 N. Church Street, Hertford, NC, to inquire about obtaining a certified copy of a criminal record. The SBI provides an online portal for background checks, which requires submitting fingerprints and paying a fee.

To look up sex offenders in Perquimans County, you can use the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This online registry allows you to search by name, address, or geographic location. The registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current address and offense details.

To register to vote in Perquimans County, you may complete an online application at www.ncsbe.gov/registering, submit a paper application by mail, or register in person at the Perquimans County Board of Elections at 130 West Market Street, Hertford, NC 27944, phone (252) 426-5647. The voter registration deadline is 25 days before any election, though North Carolina offers same-day registration during the early voting period. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a resident of this county, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not serving a felony sentence. Absentee ballots can be requested online through the State Board of Elections website or by contacting the county elections office.

Property records in Perquimans County are maintained by the Perquimans County Register of Deeds at 130 West Market Street, Hertford, NC 27944, phone (252) 426-5660. You can search recorded deeds, mortgages, plat maps, and liens online through the county's land records system accessible at www.perquimanscountync.gov or the North Carolina statewide document search portal. Property tax records and assessment information are available through the Perquimans County Tax Assessor at (252) 426-5657, with online GIS mapping and parcel search tools providing free access to property ownership, valuations, and tax information. Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained in person or by mail for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Perquimans County are available from the Perquimans County Register of Deeds at 130 West Market Street, Hertford, NC 27944, phone (252) 426-5660. The fee is $24.00 for the first certified copy and $15.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. Eligible applicants (the individual, immediate family, or legal representatives) must provide valid photo identification and complete an application. Same-day service is typically available for in-person requests during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), while online ordering is available through the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics at vitalrecords.nc.gov with additional processing time and convenience fees.

Business records in Perquimans County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. Assumed business names (DBAs) and trade names are filed with the Perquimans County Register of Deeds at 130 West Market Street, Hertford, NC 27944, phone (252) 426-5660, and can be searched in person during business hours. Corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities are registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and can be searched free online at www.sosnc.gov. Local business licenses and zoning permits are handled by the Perquimans County Planning and Inspections Department at (252) 426-5645. All business related records are public under North Carolina's Public Records Law (NC G.S. § 132-1).