How to Search Orange County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Superior Court.
- Deeds and liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Tax Collector.
Very limited online access for Orange County. Contact offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Pending Criminal and Traffic
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Orange County District and Superior Court search for pending criminal and traffic case offense records and hearing calendars.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Orange County Sheriff's Office jail custody report and recently incarcerated inmates.
Recorded Documents
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Orange County Register of Deeds recorded document search.
Sex Offenders
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Orange County GIS map search for registered sex offenders.
Property & Tax Records
Planning Maps
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Orange County Planning and Inspections Department planning maps, including future land use, zoning, cell tower sites, topography, census township profiles, and watersheds.
Property | by Address or PIN
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Find property records in Orange County by PIN or address.
Property | Commercial
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Find commercial property available in Orange County.
Property | Delinquent Taxes
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Orange County Tax Office delinquent tax bill records.
Property | GIS
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Geographical Information System (GIS) of Orange County property search sales analysis searches.
Property | Ownership & History
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Orange County PIN query for property ownership and ownership history records.
Property | Personal Taxes
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Orange County Tax Office personal property tax records.
Property | Special Assessments
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Orange County Tax Office special assessment search.
Property | Tax Records
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Orange County Tax Office tax bill, special assessment, delinquent bill, and personal property records.
Voters
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Voter registration search for Orange County from the State Board of Elections.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Burial Records
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Searchable index from cemeteries in Orange County, North Carolina, including cemetery maps, interment dates, and many gravestone photos.
Vital Records
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Information on how to obtain Orange County vital record certificates.
Business, Voter & Other
Commissioners | Agendas
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Orange County Board of Commissioners meetings agendas and reports.
Farms & Farmer Markets
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Orange County searchable index of farms and farmer's markets.
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Parks and Recreational Facilities
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List and map of Orange County parks and recreational facilities.
Permits
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Orange County building permits and inspections searches.
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Restaurant Inspections
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Orange County restaurant inspection reports.
Voting Precincts
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Orange County Board of Elections voting precincts, voting districts, and polling locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Orange County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Orange County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Orange County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Orange County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Orange County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Orange County records available online? ▼
Online access in Orange County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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