Durham County Phone Directory

Durham County has a wide range of government offices that serve over 325,000 residents. This phone directory helps you find the right number fast. Durham is the county seat. The main county line is 919-560-0000. From the Register of Deeds to the Sheriff, each office has a direct phone line. Use this Durham County phone directory to reach courts, tax offices, and social services. Most offices are open on weekdays. You can call ahead to check hours or ask about records. The Durham County phone directory below lists key contacts for public use.

Durham County Public Records Contacts

Durham County uses the Next Request portal for public records. You can search past requests before you file a new one. The Public Information Office takes calls at 919-560-0008. You can also reach them by email at publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov. This is a good first step if you are not sure which office to call.

The Durham County online public records portal lets you submit requests from home. You get email updates when your request moves forward. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more. Response time depends on what you ask for and how much work it takes to pull the files. Some records come back the same day. Larger requests take more time.

For Sheriff records, email PIO@DurhamSheriff.org. The Register of Deeds keeps a separate set of files for deeds, vital records, and tax data. Each office has its own phone line in the Durham County directory.

Durham County Departments Phone List

The Durham County departments page lists every office with a direct phone number. Budget and Management Services runs the main line at 919-560-0000. The Register of Deeds is at 919-560-0480. The Sheriff can be reached at 919-560-0897. Tax Administration takes calls at 919-560-0300. Social Services is at 919-560-8038. The Clerk of Superior Court phone number is 919-560-8000.

Durham County also runs a public library system, public health services, and a parks department. The library was the first free tax-supported library in North Carolina. Its phone number is 919-560-0100. Public Health can be reached at 919-560-7600. All of these offices are based in the city of Durham. Most are near Main Street in the downtown area.

Call the main county line first if you are not sure which office handles your request. Staff can route you to the right place.

Note: Durham County offices are closed on weekends and most state holidays.

Durham County Register of Deeds

The Durham County Register of Deeds is at 200 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701. Call 919-560-0480. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This office handles real estate recording, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, notary services, and military records.

Online search tools are available for property records and vital records. Public access terminals sit in the office for walk-in research. Marriage licenses cost $60, and both parties must show up with valid ID. Vital records copies are $10 for certified copies. Real estate recording fees start at $26 for the first page and $4 for each page after that. The Durham County phone directory lists this office as one of the most called in the county.

Durham County Clerk of Court Directory

The Durham County Clerk of Superior Court is at 201 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701. The phone number is 919-560-8000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This office keeps court records for civil, criminal, traffic, estate, and special proceedings cases.

Public access terminals are open for case searches. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certification costs extra. The clerk also handles estate administration and probate services. Traffic citations can be paid online through NC Courts. Adoption records are kept confidential under state law.

Note: You can search Durham County court records online at nccourts.gov before calling the clerk.

Durham County Social Services Phone Numbers

Durham County Social Services is at 414 E. Main St., Durham, NC 27701. The main phone number is 919-560-8038. The fax line is 919-560-8155. For emergencies, call 911.

This office runs several divisions. Child Support Services can be reached at 919-560-8500. Adult Protective Services is at 919-560-8400. The department also handles aging services, disability services, Medicaid, and mental health programs. A fraud reporting hotline is available for reporting suspicious activity. Vital records services are also offered through this department. The Durham County phone directory lists Social Services as one of the busiest offices in the county.

Using the Durham Phone Directory

Start with the main county number. Dial 919-560-0000. A staff member can point you to the right office. If you know which department you need, call them straight. Most lines are staffed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Some offices close at different times, so check first.

Here are some tips for reaching Durham County offices:

• Call early in the day for shorter wait times
• Have your case number or address ready
• Ask for a direct extension for future calls
• Use email for non-urgent requests
• Check the county website before calling

The Durham County phone directory covers all major offices. Every number listed here is for a public government office in Durham County. These are not private lines. You can call any of them during business hours to get help with records, services, or general questions about Durham County government.

Note: The area codes for Durham County are 919 and 984, so make sure you dial the full 10-digit number.

Cities in Durham County

Durham is the main city in Durham County. All county offices are based in the city of Durham. The phone directory above covers the full county.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Durham County. If you need a phone directory for a neighboring county, use the links below.