About Wake Forest Town

To better inform the Town's plans, policies, and decision-making, the Long Range Planning Division conducts biannual population estimates for Wake Forest. Official government information is available at www.wakeforestnc.gov.

At the 2020 census, the population was 47,601, up from 30,117 in 2010. It is part of the Raleigh metropolitan area. Wake Forest Town has an estimated population of 47,601. Official government information is available at www.wake.gov.

Sheriff, Police & Law Enforcement in Wake Forest Town

Courts & Case Records in Wake Forest Town

Wake Forest Town Courts

Find and lookup Wake Forest Town Hall records such as property & tax information, vital records, birth, death, marriages, licenses & permits, and more Wake Forest public records.

https://www.nccourts.gov/

Property & Public Records in Wake Forest Town

Wake Forest Town City Clerk

The Town Clerk maintains official records of the Town, agendas and minutes of Board of Commissioners meetings, information on all the boards and commissions appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Town Hall: 919-435-9400 The Wake Forest Town Hall is located at 301 S. Brooks St. in the heart of historic downtown Wake Forest.

https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/customer-service-central/contact-us/who-call

Frequently Asked Questions

Property records for Wake Forest, North Carolina are maintained by the Wake County Assessor's Office and the Wake County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Wake County, including parcels in Wake Forest. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Wake County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many North Carolina counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Wake County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Wake Forest, North Carolina residents are available through both county and state offices. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, located in Raleigh, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in North Carolina. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Wake County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Wake County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.