North Carolina, Forsyth County
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Background checks and searching for criminal history NC Department of Crime Control & Public Safety 4701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4701
Open official site Winston-Salem North Carolina Criminal Records Search and DepositoryCounty court
Search criminal records, divorces and other civil matters Administrative Office of the Courts P.O. Box 2448 Raleigh, N.C. 27602-2448
Open official site Winston-Salem North Carolina Civil and Criminal CourtsPolice & jail
North Carolina Department of Correction c/o Public Information Office MSC 4202 Raleigh, NC 27699-4202
Open official site Winston-Salem North Carolina Inmate SearchPolice & jail
Search for felony or misdemeanor criminal charges by requesting records from the North Carolina state repository.
Open official site North Carolina Criminal RecordsState records
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Open official site North Carolina DPS Background ChecksFederal
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Open official site Federal Bureau of Investigation Charlotte OfficeVital records
Legislative mandated reports, audit reports and accreditation certificates for the Raleigh, Triad Regional and Western Regional Laboratories.
Open official site North Carolina Crime Laboratory DocumentationCounty court
Search the NC Dept. of Justice database of registered offenders by name or location.
Open official site North Carolina Sex OffendersCity records
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Open official site North Carolina State Highway PatrolCounty court
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Open official site North Carolina Attorney GeneralPolice & jail
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Open official site North Carolina State Capitol PoliceVital records
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To register to vote in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, residents can register online through the North Carolina State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Forsyth County elections office. North Carolina requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the North Carolina State Board of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Winston-Salem, contact the Forsyth County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County public records are available through various government agencies and online portals. Residents can access census and vital statistics data from the U.S. Census Bureau's website (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/winstonsalemcitynorthcarolina). Criminal history records, including the sex offender registry, are maintained by the North Carolina Department of Justice (https://www.ncdoj.gov/public-safety-and-crime-prevention/criminal records/, https://sexoffender.ncdoj.gov/).
The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County vital records department is responsible for maintaining birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Residents can obtain copies of these documents by submitting requests to the local registrar's office. The office also processes applications for vital record-related services, such as name changes and corrections.
Businesses operating in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County are required to obtain the necessary licenses and permits. Public records related to business operations, including commercial property assessments, business licenses, and zoning information, are available through the city and county government websites. Residents and entrepreneurs can also access economic development data and resources to support local business growth.
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