How to Search Durham County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Superior Court.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Register of Deeds.
- Property values: County Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Tax Collector.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Deeds.
Online access is limited for Durham County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
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Maps and Schedules | GoDurham
Public records resource for Durham County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
godurhamtransit.org
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Official .gov
Javiera Caballero - Mayor Pro Tempore | Durham, NC
Public records resource for Durham County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
durhamnc.gov
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Official .gov
Sister Cities of Durham | Durham, NC
Public records resource for Durham County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
durhamnc.gov
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Official .gov
Welcome to The City of Durham | Durham, NC
Public records resource for Durham County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
durhamnc.gov
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Streets - Museum of Durham History
Public records resource for Durham County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
museumofdurhamhistory.org
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Durham County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham County.
Are Durham County records available online? ▼
Most records in Durham County are not available online. Contact the county offices directly. Check the North Carolina state page for statewide search tools that may include Durham County.
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