Tarboro Phone Directory
The Tarboro phone directory lists contact numbers for town offices and local services in Edgecombe County. Tarboro is the county seat with about 11,000 residents. It is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina. This phone directory covers town hall, police, fire, planning, and parks departments. You can also look up Edgecombe County office contacts and NC state agencies that serve Tarboro. Start here when you need a local phone number.
Tarboro Quick Facts
Tarboro Town Hall Phone Directory
Tarboro Town Hall is the main office for local government. It houses the town manager, clerk, finance, and administration. You can call the main line to reach any department. Staff can transfer you or give you a direct number for the office you need.
The town clerk in Tarboro keeps public records such as meeting minutes, ordinances, and budgets. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most government records in Tarboro are available to the public. Call the clerk to ask about records on file. The Tarboro phone directory also covers the water and sewer department, public works, and parks and recreation.
Tarboro is the county seat of Edgecombe County. County offices are in town, which makes it easy to reach both town and county departments with a short call or visit.
Phone Numbers for Tarboro Public Safety
The Tarboro Police Department handles law enforcement inside the town limits. Call the non-emergency number for police reports, case updates, and records requests. Officers patrol the town around the clock. The records section can provide copies of incident reports and arrest records.
The Edgecombe County Sheriff handles calls outside Tarboro town limits. The sheriff also runs the county jail and serves civil papers. For state law enforcement, the NC State Bureau of Investigation at 919-662-4500 maintains criminal records for all of North Carolina. The SBI Greenville district office covers the Edgecombe County area. The NC Department of Public Safety at 919-710-8885 coordinates statewide public safety programs.
NC Emergency Management at 919-825-2500 helps coordinate disaster response for counties like Edgecombe that face flooding risks. Tarboro sits along the Tar River and has been affected by major storms in the past.
Note: For all emergencies in Tarboro, dial 911 to reach the Edgecombe County dispatch center.
State Phone Directory for Tarboro
Tarboro residents have access to more than 100 NC state agencies by phone. The NC state government directory is the complete source. Here are some of the most commonly called state numbers from the Tarboro area.
The NC state agency directory provides phone numbers and contact information for every state department. Tarboro residents can use this resource to find the right state office to call.
- NC Department of Revenue: 1-877-252-3052
- NC Division of Motor Vehicles: 919-715-7000
- NC DHHS: 919-855-4800
- NC Vital Records: 919-733-3000
- NC DOT: 1-877-368-4968
- NC Consumer Protection: 919-716-6000
The Washington Regional Office of the NC DEQ at 252-946-6481 serves Edgecombe County. Tarboro residents can call for environmental permits and water quality concerns. The NC DHHS works with the Edgecombe County DSS to deliver Medicaid, food assistance, and social services locally.
Edgecombe County Court Phone Directory
The Edgecombe County Clerk of Superior Court handles court records for Tarboro. The courthouse is right in town since Tarboro is the county seat. Call the clerk for case information, filing fees, and record copies. The NC Judicial Branch eCourts portal provides online access to some records.
District Court in Edgecombe County handles family law, misdemeanors, and small claims. Superior Court covers felonies and larger civil cases. The clerk serves as the record keeper for both courts. The Edgecombe County Register of Deeds handles property records, marriage licenses, and vital records for all of Edgecombe County including Tarboro.
For statewide vital records, NC Vital Records at 919-733-3000 issues certificates for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. The NC Secretary of State at 919-814-5400 handles business records and notary searches.
More Tarboro Phone Directory Resources
Tarboro has a rich history as one of the oldest towns in North Carolina. The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources at 919-814-6800 oversees historic sites and museums near the area. The NC State Archives at 919-814-6840 preserves historical records from Edgecombe County.
The NC Vital Records office handles certificate requests for Tarboro residents who need birth, death, marriage, or divorce records from the state level.
The NC Department of Agriculture at 919-707-3000 supports farming in the Edgecombe County area. Agriculture is an important part of the local economy in Tarboro and the surrounding county. The department provides services for food safety, consumer protection, and agricultural programs. North Carolina is the top producer of sweet potatoes and tobacco in the nation, and Edgecombe County plays a role in that production.
The NC Secretary of State at 919-814-5400 handles business filings and the notary database. Tarboro business owners can search the online database for business entities and file annual reports. The business registration division at 888-246-7636 assists with new company formation. The NC Department of Commerce at 919-814-4600 supports economic development and workforce programs in rural communities like Tarboro.
Note: Tarboro town offices and Edgecombe County offices observe the same state holiday schedule.
Edgecombe County Phone Directory
Tarboro is the county seat of Edgecombe County. All county offices are in or near Tarboro. For a full list of Edgecombe County department phone numbers and office contacts, visit the county phone directory page.