Perquimans County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its county seat is Hertford.

Perquimans County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of governments. The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, each elected to a four-year term. The board is responsible for setting policies and adopting ordinances and resolutions.

The county is served by a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement, and a Register of Deeds, which is responsible for maintaining public records.

The county is home to the Perquimans River, which flows through the county and empties into Albemarle Sound. The county is also home to the Perquimans National Wildlife Refuge, which is located on the banks of the Perquimans River.

The county is served by two school districts, Perquimans County Schools and Hertford County Schools. The county is also home to the Perquimans County Public Library.

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