Washington NC Phone Directory
The Washington phone directory lists local phone numbers for city and county offices in Beaufort County. Washington is the county seat with about 10,000 residents along the Pamlico River in eastern North Carolina. Known locally as "Little Washington," this city is one of the first in America named after George Washington. The phone directory covers city hall, police, fire, public works, and planning departments. You can also find Beaufort County contacts and state agency numbers here.
Washington Quick Facts
Washington City Hall Phone Directory
Washington City Hall is the main office for city government. It houses administration, the city clerk, finance, and human resources. Call the main line and staff will route your call to the right department. City hall is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
The city clerk in Washington keeps public records including meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most city records are public and open for inspection. You can call the clerk to ask about available documents and how to make a request. The Washington phone directory also includes numbers for the electric utility, water department, and public works.
Washington is the county seat of Beaufort County. The courthouse and county offices are in town. This means you can reach both city and county departments with a short walk or phone call.
Phone Numbers for Washington Police
The Washington Police Department handles law enforcement inside the city limits. Call the non-emergency line for reports, case inquiries, and records requests. Officers patrol around the clock. The records section can provide copies of incident reports.
The Beaufort County Sheriff covers law enforcement outside Washington city limits and runs the county detention center. For state law enforcement resources, the NC State Bureau of Investigation at 919-662-4500 maintains criminal records statewide. The New Bern district office of the SBI covers the Beaufort County area.
The NC Department of Public Safety at 919-710-8885 oversees the Highway Patrol, emergency management, and other public safety programs. NC Emergency Management at 919-825-2500 helps coordinate disaster response for coastal counties like Beaufort. Washington has been affected by hurricanes and flooding due to its location on the Pamlico River.
Note: For all emergencies in Washington and Beaufort County, dial 911.
State Phone Directory for Washington NC
Washington residents can call NC state agencies for help with many services. The NC state government directory has the full list. The Washington Regional Office of the NC Department of Environmental Quality is actually located in Washington at 252-946-6481, making it the closest state environmental office for Beaufort County residents.
The NC DEQ Washington regional office provides services for environmental permits, water quality, and coastal management for the Washington area and surrounding counties.
- 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: 1-877-368-4968
- NC DEQ Washington Office: 252-946-6481
The NC DHHS works with the Beaufort County DSS to deliver Medicaid, food assistance, and social services locally. The Office of Rural Health at 919-527-6460 works to improve health care access in rural areas like Beaufort County.
Beaufort County Court Phone Directory
The Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court handles court records for Washington. The courthouse is in town since Washington is the county seat. Call the clerk for case information, filing fees, and record copies. The NC Judicial Branch eCourts system provides some records online.
District Court in Beaufort County handles family law, small claims, and misdemeanors. Superior Court covers felonies and civil cases over $25,000. The clerk keeps records for both courts. The Beaufort County Register of Deeds handles property records, marriage licenses, and vital records for the county.
For statewide certificates, NC Vital Records at 919-733-3000 handles birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Fees are $24 for the first copy and $15 for additional copies. The NC Secretary of State at 919-814-5400 manages business records and the notary database for the state.
Note: The Beaufort County courthouse in Washington serves all municipalities in the county.
More Washington NC Phone Directory Info
Washington sits along the Pamlico River and is a gateway to the NC inner coastal region. The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources at 919-814-6800 manages nearby attractions and historic sites. The NC Aquariums system at 252-247-4003 has facilities along the coast that serve the eastern NC region.
The NC state agency directory is a comprehensive resource for Washington residents looking for any state government phone number. Over 100 agencies are listed with direct contact information.
The NC Department of Agriculture at 919-707-3000 supports farming in Beaufort County. The county has a strong agricultural base. The NC State Archives at 919-814-6840 preserves historical records from Beaufort County and can help with genealogy research.
Beaufort County Phone Directory
Washington is the county seat of Beaufort County. All county offices are in or near Washington. For a complete list of Beaufort County department numbers and contact information, visit the county phone directory page.