Search North Carolina Property Records

Property records in North Carolina are maintained at the county level. The County Tax Assessor handles property valuations and assessment data. The County Tax Collector handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.

What this page covers: North Carolina property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.

Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the County Tax Assessor. For tax payment history and bills, go to the County Tax Collector. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.

Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in North Carolina. The County Tax Assessor handles assessments; the Register of Deeds handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.