How to Search Catawba County, North Carolina Records (Start Here)
Catawba County, North Carolina — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Catawba County Court Criminal Calendar
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Browse the North Carolina Court System's Catawba County criminal calendar by date.
Jail & Inmate Records
Catawba County Inmates
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List of current inmates of the Catawba County Corrections Department.
Property & Tax Records
Catawba County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Catawba County, North Carolina interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) for property information and GIS maps. Search by address, PIN, subdivision, name, tile number, or plat book & page.
Catawba County Recorded Documents
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Search the Register of Deeds Office, Catawba County, North Carolina for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by name, book and page, or instrument number.
Catawba County Permit Status
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Search the Building Codes and Services department of Catawba County, North Carolina to check the status of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Mobile Home, Zoning, Well and Septic permits.
Catawba County Property Tax Records
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Search for Catawba County, North Carolina property tax records by owner name, business name, account number, or other criteria.
Business, Voter & Other
Catawba County School Search
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Catawba County, North Carolina Internet Mapping Application provides you with an easy way to locate school and student assignment information.
Catawba County Voters
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Search the Catawba County Board of Elections interactive map service for voter information by address and zip code.
Catawba County Unsolved Homicides
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Browse this list from the Catawba County, North Carolina Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation division, of unsolved homicides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Catawba County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Catawba County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — North Carolina has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Catawba County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Catawba County? ▼
North Carolina handles vital records at the state level through NC DHHS Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Deeds in Catawba County.
Are Catawba County records available online? ▼
Catawba County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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