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Wilson County Property Search

Wilson County Property Search, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.

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Wilson County Board of Elections

The Wilson County Board of Elections holds the county's voter roll, takes new registrations and address changes, and runs the elections held in the county.

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Wilson County at a glance

State
North Carolina
County seat
Wilson
Population
78,784
Area
374 sq mi
Founded
1855
Cities and towns
6

Wilson County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Wilson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Wilson County. Notable divisions within the Sheriff's Office include the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and the Narcotics Unit, which work together to ensure the safety and security of Wilson County residents.

Police Departments. In addition to Wilson County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Wilson County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Wilson Police Department, Elm City Police Department, and Black Creek Police Department. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations that cross jurisdictional boundaries, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Wilson County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Wilson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Wilson County, located at 800 East Green Street, Wilson, NC 27893. Wilson County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates and provides an online inmate lookup system accessible through the Sheriff's website, allowing the public to search for current detainees by name or booking number. Within Wilson County, the Wilson area Police Department serves the city of Wilson area and can be contacted for Smaller municipalities may have their own law enforcement or contract with the Sheriff's Office. Citizens seeking arrest records should contact the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, as municipal police departments maintain their own records separate from the Sheriff's Office.

Criminal Records. Wilson County Clerk of Court maintains these records, while the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation provides additional resources for background checks. Residents can request criminal background checks through the Clerk's Office or the state bureau, which provides full reports on an individual's criminal history within North Carolina.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Wilson County are maintained by Wilson County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. The North Carolina Public Records Law, also known as Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, governs the access to public records, including arrest records.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Wilson County are taken and retained by Wilson 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 request.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Wilson County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Wilson County

Old mine sites
6
Still producing
3
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Granite
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
8
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
sand pit, gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1977 to 1978
Records behind them
21 records for 17 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 9 named mine sites inside the county, 6 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 8 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Granite.

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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Wilson County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. Purple is a shaft or a tunnel. Hover a dot for its name.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Wilson County (9 shown, 8 unnamed on the map)

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 Wilson County, North Carolina?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Wilson County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Wilson County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson County, North Carolina?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Wilson County are kept by the Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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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