Craven County adheres to the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. Chapter 132, which states that government records in North Carolina are public in nature unless identified as confidential pursuant to law.
The Craven County Public Information Officer accepts public records requests by email. Please email the Craven County Public Information Officer with your request.
Common Types of Public Records Requests
Below is a list of common public records requests that are handled by other means. If your request falls into any of these categories, do not use the email above, and instead follow the separate instructions given.
Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage, DD-214)
You can obtain birth, death, marriage, and DD-214 records through the Craven County Register of Deeds. Please visit the Craven County Register of Deeds website to submit a records request.
Divorce Records / Traffic Violation Records / Criminal & Civil Disputes
You can obtain records related to divorces, traffic violations, or other court-related records by contacting the Craven County Clerk of Court. You can also find information from the North Carolina Judicial Branch.
Property & Tax Records
Property and tax information can be found through the County's online GIS portal. You can also search for tax bills online.