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Surry County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Dobson
- Population
- 71,359
- Area
- 536 sq mi
- Founded
- 1771
- Cities and towns
- 11
Surry County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Surry County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Surry County. Notable divisions within the Sheriff's Office include the Criminal Investigations Division and the Narcotics Unit, which focus on solving crimes and combating drug-related offenses.
Police Departments. In addition to Surry County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Surry County. They work in coordination with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full law enforcement coverage throughout Surry County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Surry County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 115 Westpark Drive in Dobson, NC 27017, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Surry County. Surry County Detention Center, located at 1100 North Main Street in Dobson, houses inmates for Surry County and provides an online inmate lookup system through the Sheriff's Office website where the public can search current detainees by name or booking number.
Criminal Records. Surry County Clerk of Court maintains these records, which are accessible to the public under the North Carolina Public Records Law. Residents can request background checks through the Clerk's Office or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, which provides statewide criminal history reports. The sex offender registry is managed by the Sheriff's Office, so that residents have access to information about offenders residing in Surry County.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Surry County are maintained by Surry County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Surry County are taken and retained by Surry 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 or online databases. Searching for mugshots can be done through the Sheriff's Office website or by contacting the office directly for more information.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Surry County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Surry County
- Old mine sites
- 7
- Still producing
- 4
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 2
- Main minerals
- Granite; Stone, Crushed/Broken; construction sand and gravel; Granite; Sand and Gravel, Construction; Stone, Crushed/Broken
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 5
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- quarry, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1970 to 1971
- Records behind them
- 22 records for 16 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 11 named mine sites inside the county, 7 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 5 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Granite; Stone, Crushed/Broken; construction sand and gravel; Granite; Sand and Gravel, Construction; Stone, Crushed/Broken.
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 Surry County (11 shown, 5 unnamed on the map)
- Elkin QuarryGranite; Sand and Gravel, Construction; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 4 records for this one site
- Mount Airy QuarryGranite; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Mount Airy QuarryGranite; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- F M Dodson MineIron | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Freeman PropertyManganese | Past Producer
- Burch Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Surry MineStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | Surface
- Freeman PropertyPast Producer | Surface and underground
- Yadkin Valley PitProducer | 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 Surry County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Surry County Sheriff or a city police department in Surry County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Surry County are kept by the Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry 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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