How to Search Dare County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Superior Court.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Tax Collector.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Deeds.
Dare County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Dare County Criminal Calendar
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Browse the North Carolina Court System's Dare County criminal calendar by date.
Jail & Inmate Records
Dare County Sheriff Reports
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Dare County, North Carolina Sheriff's Office Crime Blotter reports on local incidents.
Property & Tax Records
Dare County Property & GIS Maps - Dare County
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Search this Dare County, North Carolina interactive map service for property information. Search by city and PIN, parcel number, name, address, or subdivision, or use the map search feature.
Dare County Water Assessments
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Browse for Property Water Assessments in Dare County, North Carolina by parcel number.
Dare County Deed History
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Obtain a ten year history of Deeds in Dare County, North Carolina by parcel number.
Dare County Property - Land Transfers
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Search for Land Transfer information in Dare County, North Carolina by seller name, buyer name, parcel number, or by approved sale.
Dare County Property - Use Codes
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Dare County, North Carolina Description of Use Codes for property use, miscellaneous use, land use, building use, and various Building Features. Available to view or download.
Dare County Property Subdivisions
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Browse Dare County, North Carolina Subdivision Codes and Names for viewing or for download.
Dare County Property - Land Transfers by Year & District
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Search for Land Transfer information in Dare County, North Carolina by district and year.
Dare County Property Tax Certification
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Search for Dare County, North Carolina property tax certification by parcel number.
Dare County Personal Property - by Name
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Search for Dare County, North Carolina personal property tax certification by taxpayer name.
Dare County Permits - Operation
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Use this Dare County, North Carolina Department of Environmental Health service to search for operation permits by parcel number or permit number.
Dare County Permits - Wastewater
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Use this Dare County, North Carolina Department of Environmental Health service to search for wastewater permits by parcel number or permit number.
Dare County Permits - Improvement
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Use this Dare County, North Carolina Department of Environmental Health service to search for improvement permits by parcel number or permit number.
Business, Voter & Other
Dare County Foreclosures
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Browse for Property Foreclosures in Dare County, North Carolina by parcel number.
Dare County Email Directory
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Browse the Dare County, North Carolina directory for county employees names and email addresses.
Dare County Emergency Management Webcams
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Dare County, North Carolina Emergency Management webcams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Dare County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare County.
Are Dare County records available online? ▼
Dare County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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