Find Smithfield Phone Directory
The Smithfield phone directory covers government contacts for the town and Johnston County. Smithfield is the county seat of Johnston County, located southeast of Raleigh along Interstate 95. This directory lists phone numbers for courts, law enforcement, vital records, and state agencies that serve Smithfield. Johnston County offices are based in Smithfield, making it the center for county government services. Use this phone directory to reach the right office before you visit in person.
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Smithfield Court Phone Directory
The Johnston County courthouse sits in Smithfield at 207 East Johnston Street. The Clerk of Superior Court at (919) 209-5400 maintains all court records for the county. Call for case lookups, court dates, and document copies.
The Johnston County court handles civil, criminal, traffic, and estate cases. Court records are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. You can search case data online through the NC eCourts portal for free. For certified copies, visit the clerk at the courthouse in Smithfield. Copy fees are $0.25 per page with additional charges for certification. The Smithfield phone directory for courts gives you direct access to the clerk's office so you can check hours and confirm what you need before your visit.
Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for case searches. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Traffic citations can also be paid online through the court portal.
Note: Johnston County complies with the NC Public Records Act, which states that records are the property of the people.
Johnston County Records in Smithfield
Johnston County has a dedicated public records portal at johnstonrecords.us. This site helps Smithfield residents find court records, property records, vital records, and other public files. The county makes many records available for free inspection during business hours.
The Johnston County Register of Deeds is at 207 East Johnston Street, Suite 209, Smithfield, NC 27577. The phone number is (919) 989-5160. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The register handles recording of legal documents, certified copies, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, military discharge papers, and notary commissions. Online access to digitized records is available from 1976 to the present. The Smithfield phone directory includes the register of deeds because it is one of the most-used offices in town for public records.
Payment at the register of deeds is accepted by cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Marriage license fees are $60, and both parties must appear with valid ID. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page, and vital record certificates follow the state fee schedule of $24 for the first copy and $15 for additional copies.
Law Enforcement Phone Numbers in Smithfield
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is at 120 South Third Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. The main number is (919) 989-5010. The Records Division handles incident reports and accident reports. Concealed handgun permits go through the sheriff at extension 1.
The sheriff also runs the detention center at (919) 989-5040. Online inmate search and warrant inquiry are available through the sheriff's website. Fingerprinting services are available at the office in Smithfield. Animal services can be reached at (919) 989-7601.
State law enforcement contacts for Smithfield include the NC Department of Public Safety at 919-710-8885, the SBI at 919-662-4500, and the Highway Patrol at 919-733-7952. The DPS website lists all divisions. The NC Department of Justice consumer line at 919-716-6000 handles fraud reports.
Smithfield Phone Directory for State Agencies
North Carolina state agencies serve Smithfield from Raleigh and regional offices. The NC agency directory lists all departments. Smithfield is close to Raleigh, so some residents visit state offices in person.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services at 919-855-4800 runs health and social programs. The Division of Social Services at 919-527-6335 and Division of Public Health at 919-707-5000 oversee local county offices that serve Smithfield. NC Vital Records at 919-733-3000 issues certificates, and the vital records website has online ordering. The Secretary of State at 919-814-5400 handles business registration, and the SOS website has free business searches.
The Smithfield phone directory for state services also covers these contacts:
- NC Revenue: 1-877-252-3052
- NCDOT: 1-877-368-4968
- DMV: 919-715-7000
- Board of Elections: 919-814-0700
- State Auditor fraud line: 800-730-8477
Note: Johnston County warrant searches can be done by phone through the Records Division at (919) 989-5010 during business hours.
Johnston County Phone Directory
Smithfield is the county seat of Johnston County. All county offices are based in Smithfield, including the courthouse, sheriff, register of deeds, and tax office. Johnston County maintains an active public records portal for online access. For the full Johnston County phone directory, visit the county page.