Morehead City Phone Directory
The Morehead City phone directory provides contact numbers for town offices and local services in Carteret County. Morehead City is a coastal town with about 9,500 residents on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. This phone directory covers town hall, police, fire, public works, and planning. You can also look up Carteret County office contacts and NC state agency phone numbers. Use this directory to find the Morehead City number you need.
Morehead City Quick Facts
Morehead City Town Hall Phone Directory
Morehead City Town Hall is the main office for local government. The building houses the town manager, clerk, finance, and administration. Call the main line and staff can transfer you to the right person. Town hall is open Monday through Friday during business hours.
The town clerk in Morehead City maintains public records including meeting minutes, ordinances, and contracts. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most town records are available for public inspection. You can call the clerk for help with records requests. The Morehead City phone directory also includes the water department, inspections, and code enforcement lines.
Morehead City is in Carteret County. The county seat is Beaufort, which is nearby. County offices for taxes, deeds, and social services are in Beaufort. Many Morehead City residents use county services regularly.
Morehead City Police Phone Numbers
The Morehead City Police Department handles law enforcement in town. Call the non-emergency line for reports, case updates, and records. Officers are on duty around the clock. The records section provides copies of police reports and accident files.
The Carteret County Sheriff handles calls outside Morehead City limits. The sheriff runs the county jail and serves court papers. For state law enforcement, the NC Department of Public Safety at 919-710-8885 oversees the Highway Patrol and SBI. The NC SBI at 919-662-4500 maintains criminal records for all of North Carolina. The New Bern district office covers Carteret County.
NC Emergency Management at 919-825-2500 coordinates disaster response for coastal counties like Carteret. Morehead City is on the coast and faces hurricane and flooding risks. The NC Department of Justice consumer protection line at 919-716-6000 handles fraud reports from Morehead City residents.
Note: For emergencies in Morehead City, dial 911 to reach the Carteret County dispatch.
State Agency Phone Directory for Morehead City
Morehead City residents can call NC state agencies for help with taxes, motor vehicles, health care, and more. The NC state government directory has the complete list. Here are some of the most commonly called numbers from the Morehead City area.
- NC Department of Revenue: 1-877-252-3052
- NC DMV: 919-715-7000
- NC DHHS: 919-855-4800
- NC Vital Records: 919-733-3000
- NC DOT Ferry Division: 1-800-293-3779
The Wilmington Regional Office of the NC DEQ at 910-796-7215 serves Carteret County for environmental permits and coastal management. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores near Morehead City can be reached at 252-247-4003. The NC DHHS delivers health and social services through the Carteret County DSS for local families.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services administers programs for Medicaid, social services, and public health that Morehead City residents access through the Carteret County offices.
Note: The NC DOT Ferry Division operates routes along the coast and can be reached at 1-800-293-3779 for schedules and fares.
Carteret County Court Phone Directory
The Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court in Beaufort handles court records for Morehead City. Call the clerk for case information, filing fees, and record copies. The NC Judicial Branch eCourts portal lets you search some records online at no charge.
District Court in Carteret County handles family law, small claims, and misdemeanors. Superior Court covers felonies and larger civil cases. The Carteret County Register of Deeds in Beaufort keeps property records, marriage licenses, and vital records. For statewide certificates, NC Vital Records at 919-733-3000 issues birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. The NC Secretary of State at 919-814-5400 handles business filings for Morehead City businesses.
More Morehead City Phone Directory Contacts
Morehead City is a coastal community with resources beyond city government. The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources at 919-814-6800 manages the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Macon State Park, both near Morehead City. The NC Division of Parks and Recreation at 919-707-9300 oversees state parks and recreation areas along the coast.
The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources oversees aquariums, state parks, and historic sites near Morehead City and the Crystal Coast.
The NC Ports Authority at 800-334-0682 operates the Port of Morehead City, which is an important part of the local economy. The NC Department of Agriculture at 919-707-3000 supports the commercial fishing industry and provides food safety services. The State Library at 919-814-6780 can help Morehead City residents with research and genealogy questions.
Carteret County Phone Directory
Morehead City is in Carteret County with the county seat in Beaufort. County offices handle taxes, courts, deeds, and social services for the area. For a full listing of Carteret County phone numbers and contacts, visit the county phone directory page.