How to Search Wake County, North Carolina Records (Start Here)
Wake County, North Carolina — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Wake County Criminal Calendar
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Browse the North Carolina Court System's Wake County criminal calendar by date.
Property & Tax Records
Wake County Property & GIS Maps
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Search this Wake County, North Carolina interactive GIS map service for property, environmental, electoral, administrative, public safety, and demographic information.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Recorded Documents
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Scroll down and select "search real estate records" on the lower right to search the Wake County, North Carolina Register of Deeds database for recorded documents. This search works best if document type is selected before entering a name or date.
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Wake County Property
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Search for property records in Wake County, North Carolina by owner name, real estate ID, address, or parcel identification number.
Wake County Property Tax Bills
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Search the Wake County, North Carolina Revenue Department for property tax information by owner name, business name, account number, or license plate.
Wake County Permits
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Search the Wake County, North Carolina Inspections Department database by owner name, address, permit #, applicant name or pin number to locate the status of permits.
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Business, Voter & Other
Wake County Voters
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Browse the Wake County, North Carolina registered voter database by or search by name, address or registration # to view corresponding info, party, gender, race, DOB, status, registration date, precinct, polling place, district & voting activity.
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Wake County Foreclosures
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Use this Wake County, North Carolina Revenue Department service to browse for properties scheduled for foreclosure.
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Wake County Ground Water Information
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Search this Ground Water Information Management System (GIMS) to get instant, easy access to groundwater quality and contaminant data for wells in Wake County. Search by owner, parcel #, address or permit number.
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Wake County Trash Takers
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Use this Wake County, North Carolina service that allows you to search for recyclers, reuse organizations and how you can dispose of almost anything.
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Wake County Adult Care Facilities
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Click on Adult Care Facility Listings to use this Wake County, North Carolina service to browse by facility name for adult care facilities.
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Wake County Restaurant Inspections
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Use this Wake County, North Carolina service to search for restaurant sanitation inspection results by establishment name, score range, zip code, violation, and/or date.
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Wake County Smoke Free Dining
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Use this Wake County, North Carolina service to browse by name or zip code for smoke free restaurants.
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Wake County Government
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Wake County, North Carolina government portal.
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Wake County Criminal Calendar
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Browse the North Carolina Court System's Wake County criminal calendar by date.
Property & Tax Records
Wake County Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search this Wake County, North Carolina interactive GIS map service for property, environmental, electoral, administrative, public safety, and demographic information.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Scroll down and select "search real estate records" on the lower right to search the Wake County, North Carolina Register of Deeds database for recorded documents. This search works best if document type is selected before entering a name or date.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search for property records in Wake County, North Carolina by owner name, real estate ID, address, or parcel identification number.
Wake County Property Tax Bills
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Wake County, North Carolina Revenue Department for property tax information by owner name, business name, account number, or license plate.
Wake County Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Wake County, North Carolina Inspections Department database by owner name, address, permit #, applicant name or pin number to locate the status of permits.
🌐 wake.gov
Business, Voter & Other
Wake County Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Browse the Wake County, North Carolina registered voter database by or search by name, address or registration # to view corresponding info, party, gender, race, DOB, status, registration date, precinct, polling place, district & voting activity.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Wake County, North Carolina Revenue Department service to browse for properties scheduled for foreclosure.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Ground Water Information
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search this Ground Water Information Management System (GIMS) to get instant, easy access to groundwater quality and contaminant data for wells in Wake County. Search by owner, parcel #, address or permit number.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Trash Takers
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Wake County, North Carolina service that allows you to search for recyclers, reuse organizations and how you can dispose of almost anything.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Adult Care Facilities
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Click on Adult Care Facility Listings to use this Wake County, North Carolina service to browse by facility name for adult care facilities.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Restaurant Inspections
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Wake County, North Carolina service to search for restaurant sanitation inspection results by establishment name, score range, zip code, violation, and/or date.
🌐 wake.gov
Wake County Smoke Free Dining
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this Wake County, North Carolina service to browse by name or zip code for smoke free restaurants.
🌐 wake.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Wake County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Wake 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 Wake 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 Wake 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 Wake County.
Are Wake County records available online? ▼
Wake County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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