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Yancey County Register of Deeds

Yancey County Register of Deeds in Burnsville keeps property deeds, deeds of trust, maps and plats, marriage, birth and death records, with online searching and e-recording.

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Yancey County at a glance

State
North Carolina
County seat
Burnsville
Population
18,470
Area
313 sq mi
Founded
1833
Cities and towns
3

Yancey County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Yancey County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across Yancey County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Yancey County is primarily handled by Yancey County Sheriff's Office and the Burnsville Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Yancey County Sheriff's Office, located at 100 Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714, is the primary law enforcement agency for Yancey County. The Sheriff is an elected official responsible for operating Yancey County Detention Center, serving court papers, and providing patrol services throughout unincorporated areas. Inmates housed at Yancey County Detention Center can be located through the facility at or by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours.

Criminal Records. Background checks can be conducted through the Sheriff's Office or the state bureau, providing information on an individual's criminal history.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Yancey County are maintained by Yancey County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, adhering to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which ensures transparency and access to public information.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Yancey County are taken and retained by Yancey County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases.

They maintain records of current inmates and arrests. You can also visit their facility at 4 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC, or call them at (828) 682-2321 for more information.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Yancey County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Yancey County

Old mine sites
226
Still producing
13
Worked underground, in the mine records
4
Main minerals
Mica; Feldspar; construction sand and gravel
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
97
Shafts and tunnels
5
What they are
open pit mine or quarry, open pit mine, adit, mine shaft
Maps surveyed
1934 to 1990
Records behind them
473 records for 336 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 239 named mine sites inside the county, 226 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 97 holes drawn inside the county, 5 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Mica; Feldspar; 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.

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Yancey County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Yancey County (200 shown, 39 more named and 97 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 Yancey County, North Carolina?

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

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

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