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Wilkes County Property and Tax Search
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Wilkes County Wanted
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Wilkes County Tax Administration map search
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Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro publishes its catalogue, its board of trustees minutes and its policies, and its registrar handles transcript requests.
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- Wilkes County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
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- Appalachian Regional LibraryInformation and resources at the library.
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- Wilkes County Tourism Development AuthorityGeneral information on living and visiting in the area.
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- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Wilkes County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Wilkes County Birth and Death RecordsOfficial birth records and death certificates from Wilkes.
- Wilkes County Marriage LicenseInformation to obtain marriage license in Wilkes.
- Wilkes County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Wilkes County Emergency ManagementInformation on natural and man made emergencies.
- Wilkes County Emergency Medical ServicesInformation and help for medical emergencies.
- Cultural Arts Council of WilkesInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
- Wilkes County Social ServicesFind help and support for families, adults and children.
- Wilkes County Department of Parks and RecreationFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Wilkes County ElectionsRegistered voters and election information.
- Wilkes County Male and Female DetentionInformation on male and female inmates.
- Wilkes County Electronic FilingElectronic filing of cases.
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Wilkes County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Wilkesboro
- Population
- 65,969
- Area
- 757 sq mi
- Founded
- 1777
- Cities and towns
- 12
Wilkes County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Wilkes County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order across Wilkes County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Wilkes County is provided by Wilkes County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments, including the North Wilkesboro Police Department and the Wilkesboro Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Wilkes County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 713 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Wilkes County. Arrest records in Wilkes County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the Public Records Law, which mandates that public records shall be open for inspection by any person unless specifically exempted.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Wilkes County are maintained by Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Wilkes County are taken and retained by Wilkes 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 website or by submitting a formal request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Wilkes County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Wilkes County
- Old mine sites
- 10
- Still producing
- 1
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 1
- Main minerals
- Mica; Copper; construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 20
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- open pit mine, gravel pit, quarry, clay pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1966
- Records behind them
- 34 records for 31 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, 10 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 20 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Mica; Copper; construction sand and gravel.
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 Wilkes County (11 shown, 20 unnamed on the map)
- Bryan ProspectCopper | Prospect | Underground
- Copper ProspectCopper | Prospect
- Ore Gap ProspectCopper | Prospect | Surface
- 115 QuarryGranite; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Sink-Hole MineIron | Past Producer | Surface
- Crouch DepositMica | Occurrence
- Kirby ProspectMica | Prospect
- Lowe ProspectMica | Prospect
- Pit Number 7Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Pit Number 8Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Speaks PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | 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 Wilkes County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Wilkes County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Wilkes County are kept by the Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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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