About Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County is located in the northwestern part of North Carolina and is part of the Winston-Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Dobson.
Surry County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the annual budget, and setting policy for county government.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Surry?
Contact the Surry County Clerk-Recorder's office for public records requests. Requirements vary by record type and state law.
What court records are available online?
Visit the Surry Superior Court website for online case search and public court records access.
How do I obtain vital records?
Birth, death, and marriage certificates are available through the Surry County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Surry Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Surry County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Surry government websites.
Surry County Public Records
Surry County Sheriff's Office
Arrests, warrants and incident reports.
Surry County Directory
Index of Surry's services and resources.
Surry County Birth and Death Records
Birth and death certificates, recorder or deeds.
Surry County Notary Public
Find information on notary public applications.
Surry County Marriage License
Information to obtain marriage license in Surry.
Surry County Census
Find facts and figures about the county.
Surry County Public Records
Search recorded public documents held by the county.
Surry County Register of Deeds
Search real estate and business records.
Surry County Archives
Find information on archived records.
Surry County Genealogical Society
Find information on local genealogy.
Surry County Schools
Information for students, parents and teachers.
Surry County Early College High School Initiative
Compresses time to complete high school and college.
Surry Community College
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Surry County North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Find and use NC State University resources.
Northwestern Regional Library
Information and resources at the library.
Surry County Tourism Department
General information on living and visiting in the area.
Surry County Emergency Services
Information on natural and man made emergencies.
Northern Hospital of Surry County
Obtain medical information, help and care.
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center
Find information on public health issues.
Surry County Tax Search
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
Surry County Geographic Information System (GIS)
Find geographic and demographic related data, services and support.
Surry County Arts Council
Information and support for the visual and performing arts.
Surry County Social Services
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Surry County Senior Services
Information, help and activities for seniors.
Surry County Department of Parks and Recreation
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Surry County Board of Elections
Registered voters and election information.
Surry County Detention Center
Find jail and inmate information.
Surry County's Most Wanted
Find information on most wanted fugitives.
Surry County Courts Located in District 23
Surry County, North Carolina is under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Judicial Branch and is located in the state's 23 Judicial District. The Surry County Courthouse is located in Dobson, NC. The Judicial Branch website provides information about the court system, forms, court rules and regulations, and other resources.
Surry County Superior Court
Criminal court, divorces and other civil filings.
Surry County District Court
Court and administrative information.
Surry County Court Telephone Directory
Find contacts for judges and court employees.
Surry County District Court Judges
Find district court judges for the district.
Superior Court Judges
Obtain information on superior court judges.
Surry County Magistrates
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Surry County District Attorney
Criminal and civil filings.
Surry County Clerk of Superior Court
Begin search for judgments and liens.
Criminal Court Calendars for Surry County
Lookup upcoming criminal cases.
Civil Court Calendars for Surry County
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Surry County Jury Service
Information and resources for jurors.
Surry County Small Claims Court
Information on small claims cases.
Surry County Electronic Filing
Electronic filing of cases.
Court Forms
Download forms and instructions for all filings.