Union County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Union County can be obtained from the Union County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these photos through their official website or upon request at their office. For online access, check the Sheriff's Office website for any available portals or contact them directly for guidance on obtaining specific booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, you can request one through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you may also contact the Union County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The SBI provides a detailed procedure on their website, which includes submitting fingerprints and paying any applicable fees for the background check service.

You can look up sex offenders in Union County by accessing the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find information about sex offenders in Union County.

Voter registration in Union County is handled by the Union County Board of Elections at (704) 283-3809. You can register online at www.ncsbe.gov, in person at the Board of Elections office at 500 North Main Street, Suite 138 in Monroe, at the DMV, or by mail. North Carolina requires registration at least 25 days before Election Day, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted online or by contacting the Board of Elections directly.

Property records in Union County are maintained by the Register of Deeds at (704) 283-3746 and the County Tax Assessor. The county offers free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and property tax records at www.unioncountync.gov/rod. You can search by owner name, address, parcel number, or use the interactive GIS mapping system to view property boundaries, assessed values, sales history, and tax information. Certified copies can be requested from the Register of Deeds for a fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Union County can be obtained from the Union County Register of Deeds Vital Records Division at 500 North Main Street, Suite 165, Monroe, or by calling (704) 283-3746. Certified copies cost $24.00 for birth certificates and $24.00 for death certificates (additional death certificates ordered simultaneously cost $15.00 each). You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligibility as an immediate family member or legal representative. Processing takes 10-15 business days for mail requests, or you may apply in person. Online ordering is available through the state's authorized vendor VitalChek at vitalrecords.nc.gov with additional service fees.

Business records in Union County are maintained by several agencies depending on the record type. Assumed business names (DBAs) are filed with the Union County Register of Deeds at (704) 283-3746 and searchable at www.unioncountync.gov/rod. Formal business entities such as corporations and LLCs are registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and searchable free at www.sosnc.gov. For local business tax and permitting information, contact the Union County Tax Office at (704) 283-3808 or the Planning Department at (704) 283-3687 for building permits and zoning compliance.