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- Union County Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
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- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Union County Community Arts CouncilInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
- Union County Council on AgingInformation, help and activities for seniors.
- Union County MunicipalitiesList of towns in Union County.
- Union County Vital RecordsOfficial birth and death certificates from the county of Union.
- Union County Notary PublicFind information on notary public applications.
- Union County Marriage LicenseInformation to obtain marriage license in Union.
- Union County Public RecordsLookup public records and deeds.
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- Union County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Union County Early College ProgramObtain high school and college degree simultaneously.
- Union County Public LibraryInformation and resources at the library.
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- Union County Tax AdministrationReview and obtain property taxes and more.
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- Union County Board of ElectionsRegistered voters and election information.
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About public records in Union County
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Union County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Monroe
- Population
- 238,267
- Area
- 640 sq mi
- Founded
- 1842
- Cities and towns
- 7
Union County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Union County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Union County.
Police Departments. In addition to Union County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Union County, including the Monroe Police Department, Indian Trail Police Department, and Waxhaw Police Department. These agencies often collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major investigations and regional public safety initiatives, making sure of full law enforcement coverage across Union County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Union County Sheriff's Office, located at 3344 Presson Road in Monroe, North Carolina 28112, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides county-wide services including court security, civil process, and detention operations. Union County Jail, located at the Law Enforcement Center on Presson Road, houses inmates awaiting trial and serving sentences. Arrest records in Union County are public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Act, which establishes that records made or received in the transaction of public business are the property of the people.
Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or the state bureau, which offers a summary of an individual's criminal history.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Union County are maintained by Union County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Union County are taken and retained by Union County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These images are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Union County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Union County
- Old mine sites
- 34
- Still producing
- 10
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 23
- Main minerals
- Gold; Lead; Clay
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 17
- Shafts and tunnels
- 12
- What they are
- mine shaft, quarry, clay pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1970 to 1971
- Records behind them
- 82 records for 61 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 44 named mine sites inside the county, 34 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 17 holes drawn inside the county, 12 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Lead; Clay.
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.
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Named workings recorded in Union County (44 shown, 17 unnamed on the map)
- Kendrick MineClay | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Kendrick Mudstone MineClay | Producer | Surface
- MonroeFire Clay (Refractory) | Producer | Surface
- Black MineGold | Past Producer | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- Blue ShaftGold | Past Producer | Underground
- Brown Hill MineGold | Past Producer | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- Crump/Butterfield Au-Cu MinesGold | Past Producer | 3 records for this one site
- Davis MineGold | Past Producer
- Davis MineGold | Past Producer | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- East Hill MineGold | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Folger Hill MineGold | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Fox Hill MineGold | Producer
- Grady Rogers MineGold | Prospect | Surface and underground | 2 records for this one site
- Hemby MineGold | Producer | Underground
- Henry Phifer MineGold | Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Howie MineGold | Past Producer | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- Lewis MineGold | Past Producer | Surface and underground | 2 records for this one site
- Long MineGold | Past Producer
- Mint Hill MineGold | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Moore Hill MineGold | Past Producer | Surface and underground | 2 records for this one site
- Moore Mine-Blue ShaftGold | Past Producer | Underground
- Moore Mine-Wentz ShaftGold | Past Producer | Underground
- Nesbitt MineGold | Occurrence | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- New South MineGold | Producer
- Ore Hill MineGold | Past Producer | Surface and underground | 2 records for this one site
- Phifer MineGold | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Phifer MineGold | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Smart MineGold | Past Producer | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- Unnamed Gold MineGold | Past Producer
- Unnamed Gold MineGold | Past Producer
- Unnamed Gold MineGold | Past Producer
- Butterfield MineGold, Copper | Producer
- Brightlight MineGold, Silver | Past Producer | Underground | 2 records for this one site
- Lemmonds MineGold, Silver | Producer
- Secrest MineGold, Silver | Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Stewart MineGold, Silver | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Ames MineLead | Past Producer | Underground
- Crowell MineLead | Past Producer | Underground
- Lead ShaftLead | Past Producer | Underground
- Long MineLead | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Marion MineLead | Past Producer | Surface and underground
- Secrest OccurrenceLead, Copper | Occurrence
- Bakers QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- New South MineZinc | Past Producer | Underground
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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Union County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Union County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Union County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Union County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Union County are kept by the Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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