Robeson County

Robeson County is located in the southeastern coastal plain region of North Carolina, covering approximately 951 square miles. Robeson County seat is Lumberton, situated at 500 North Chestnut Street, which is the administrative center for county government operations. With a population exceeding 116,000 residents according to recent census estimates, Robeson County is the state's largest county by population east of Interstate 95. Robeson County was established in 1787 and named after Colonel Thomas Robeson, a Revolutionary War officer. Robeson County is distinguished as one of the most ethnically diverse rural counties in America, with significant populations of Lumbee Native Americans (the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River), African Americans, and Caucasians. The Lumber River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, flows through Robeson County providing recreational opportunities and historic significance. Major municipalities include Lumberton, Pembroke (home to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke), Maxton, Red Springs, Fairmont, St. Pauls, and Rowland. Robeson County Register of Deeds, located in the County Administration Building at 500 North Chestnut Street in Lumberton, maintains property records and vital statistics. Robeson County Tax Assessor's office, also in Lumberton, handles property assessments and tax records. Robeson County Clerk of Superior Court manages court records and certain business filings at the courthouse complex.

• Robeson County Register of Deeds, located in the County Administration Building at 500 North Chestnut Street in Lumberton, maintains property records and vital statistics.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Written requests for arrest records should be submitted to the custodial law enforcement agency with specific identifying information.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the detention center's online portal or by submitting a public records request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division.

Criminal Records

• The SBI provides fingerprint-based checks, making sure of accurate and thorough background investigations for employment, licensing, and other purposes.

Jail & Inmate Records

• Information on recently arrested individuals can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or the detention center's online resources.

• District Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, civil cases up to $25,000, family law matters including divorce and child custody, juvenile cases, estates, and special proceedings.
• Fees for certified copies of court documents are established by North Carolina General Statute § 7A-307, typically $3.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
• The Clerk's office accepts record requests in person, by mail, or by phone during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Small claims cases with amounts up to $10,000 are heard in Small Claims Court, a division of District Court.

Property records for Robeson County, North Carolina are maintained by the Robeson County Register of Deeds. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Robeson County.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Death certificates cost $24.00 for the first copy and $15.00 for additional copies.
• Processing typically takes 3-5 business days when requested in person or 10-14 business days by mail.
• Eligible requestors include the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and persons with court orders.
• Marriage licenses are issued by the Register of Deeds office with a fee of $60.00; both parties must appear in person with valid identification and Social Security numbers.
• For vital records older than those held locally or when mail order is preferred, the North Carolina Vital Records Office at 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903, phone 1-877-828-2981, can fulfill requests.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Secretary of State maintains a searchable online database at www.sosnc.gov where the public can look up business entity status, registered agents, officers, and filing history free of charge.
• The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce, website www.lumbertonchamber.com, provides business resources and networking opportunities for Robeson County's commercial community.