How to Search Wayne 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 Wayne County. Contact offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Wayne County Court | Pending Criminal and Traffic Cases
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Search Wayne County, North Carolina District and Superior Court criminal and traffic calendars for pending cases.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Wayne County Register of Deeds official public records and recorded documents.
Property & Tax Records
Wayne County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Wayne County, North Carolina property tax system by parcel, name, or address and view interactive maps. Only available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Wayne County Births 1877-1903
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Births listed in the Goldsboro Messenger and Goldsboro Headlight in Wayne County, North Carolina between 1877 and 1903. Click the top link on the page to access the pdf file.
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Wayne County Obituaries 1869-1903
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Wayne County Public Library list of obituaries in Goldsboro, North Carolina between 1869 and 1903, in PDF format.
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Business, Voter & Other
Wayne County Employees
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Search by department or name for Wayne County, North Carolina Employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Wayne County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Wayne County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Wayne 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 Wayne County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Wayne 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 Wayne County records available online? ▼
Online access in Wayne 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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