Elizabeth City Phone Directory Search
The Elizabeth City phone directory provides contacts for city offices and public services in Pasquotank County. Elizabeth City is the county seat with about 18,000 residents. The city sits along the Pasquotank River in northeastern North Carolina. City departments handle public records, police services, and planning. Use this Elizabeth City phone directory to reach the right office for any city, county, or state service in the area.
Elizabeth City Quick Facts
Elizabeth City Clerk Phone Directory
The Elizabeth City Clerk's office handles public records requests for the city. This is the first stop in the Elizabeth City phone directory for city documents. The clerk keeps city council meeting records, agendas, minutes, and official resolutions.
Records requests can be made in person, by mail, or online. The city assigns tracking numbers for requests. Copy fees may apply. The Elizabeth City phone directory for public records through the clerk's office is shown here. Visit the City of Elizabeth City public records page to start a request.
The online portal lets you submit records requests without calling the Elizabeth City phone directory number directly.
All Elizabeth City records are public under North Carolina law. The state public records statute at N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 gives every person the right to inspect and copy records held by any government office in Elizabeth City.
Elizabeth City Police Department Contacts
The Elizabeth City Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. For emergencies, always call 911. The department maintains incident reports, accident records, and crime statistics.
Police reports can be requested in person or through the department. Criminal history records are available. Most arrest and incident records in Elizabeth City are public. Criminal investigation files may be restricted under N.C.G.S. 132-1.4. Fees apply for record copies.
The Elizabeth City Police Department phone directory and contact information is available online. Visit the Elizabeth City police page for forms and services.
Elizabeth City police work with Pasquotank County and state law enforcement agencies. Crime data is shared with the NC State Bureau of Investigation at 919-662-4500 for statewide records.
Note: The NC SBI Greenville district office serves the Elizabeth City area for state-level investigations.
Elizabeth City Planning Phone Directory
The Elizabeth City Planning and Community Development office handles building permits, zoning, and development plans. This is a key listing in the Elizabeth City phone directory for property and building questions.
The planning office keeps inspection records, site plans, and code enforcement files. GIS mapping tools are available for property research in Elizabeth City. Development plans for new projects are on file and open for public review.
The Elizabeth City Planning and Community Development office provides zoning and permit records. See the Elizabeth City planning page for details.
All planning records in Elizabeth City are public and available for inspection at the office.
County and State Phone Directory for Elizabeth City
As the county seat of Pasquotank County, Elizabeth City hosts county offices that serve the entire county. The Pasquotank County Clerk of Superior Court maintains court records at the courthouse. The NC Judicial Branch at 919-890-1000 provides online access to Pasquotank County case records.
The county register of deeds keeps property records, marriage licenses, and birth and death records. The county tax office handles property tax assessments. These offices are all in Elizabeth City and add to the phone directory for the area.
State agencies that serve Elizabeth City residents include:
- NC Department of Public Safety: 919-710-8885
- NC Department of Health and Human Services: 919-855-4800
- NC Vital Records: 919-733-3000
- NC Department of Transportation: 1-877-368-4968
- NC Consumer Protection: 919-716-6000
The NC Department of Environmental Quality Washington regional office at 252-946-6481 covers Elizabeth City and the northeastern region. The NC Vital Records office processes birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates at $24 for the first copy.
Elizabeth City Phone Directory and Records Access
North Carolina public records law applies to all government offices in Elizabeth City. Under N.C.G.S. 132-1, public records include every document made or received by any agency in connection with public business. This covers both city and county offices in Elizabeth City.
The NC Secretary of State at 888-246-7636 maintains business registrations for Elizabeth City companies. The NC State Auditor's fraud hotline at 800-730-8477 accepts tips about misuse of public funds. The NC Department of Justice at 919-716-6400 enforces public records law if an Elizabeth City office does not comply.
Agencies must let any person inspect and copy public records at reasonable times. Fees cannot exceed the actual cost of making copies. Some records are exempt, including certain personnel files, criminal investigation records, and juvenile records. Social security numbers must be removed before release.
Note: Elizabeth City government offices must respond to public records requests as promptly as possible under North Carolina law.
Pasquotank County Phone Directory
Elizabeth City is the county seat of Pasquotank County. County offices handle courts, the sheriff, property records, and social services. For the full county phone directory, visit the Pasquotank County page.