Find Forsyth County Phone Numbers

Forsyth County is in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. About 380,000 people call it home. Winston-Salem is the county seat and the largest city. This phone directory lists all major Forsyth County government phone numbers in one place. You can find contact information for the courthouse, sheriff, register of deeds, tax office, and other departments. Use this Forsyth County phone directory to look up the number you need before you call or visit an office in Winston-Salem.

Forsyth County Government Directory

The main Forsyth County phone number is 336-703-2020. This reaches the County Manager's Office in Winston-Salem. They handle general questions and coordinate public records requests for all departments.

The Forsyth County government website lists every department with its phone number and office address. Key numbers include the Board of Elections at 336-703-2800, Public Health at 336-703-3200, and the Department of Social Services at 336-703-3800. The social services office is at 741 North Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. Each Forsyth County department maintains its own records that the public can access by phone or in person.

Below is the Forsyth County government website where you can browse the full phone directory for all departments.

Start with 336-703-2020 if you are not sure which Forsyth County office to call.

Forsyth County Sheriff Phone Number

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is at 336-917-7001. The office is at 120 W. 3rd Street in Winston-Salem.

The Records Division phone number is 336-917-7100. Call this line for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. Concealed handgun permits go through 336-917-7400. The Detention Center is at the same number, 336-917-7100, for inmate information. Animal Control in Forsyth County is 336-703-2490. The Sheriff's Office also provides civil process services for court documents. You can search inmate records and warrants online through the Forsyth County Sheriff's website.

Here is the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office website with contact details and services.

For any emergency in Forsyth County, dial 911.

Note: The Forsyth County Sheriff's Records Division is open during normal business hours on weekdays.

Forsyth County Court Phone Directory

Call the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court at 336-703-2400. The courthouse is at 200 N. Main Street in Winston-Salem. Court hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

The clerk handles civil, criminal, traffic, estate, and special proceedings for all of Forsyth County. You can search court records at the NC Courts page for Forsyth County. Public access terminals let you look up cases by name or case number at the courthouse. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certification costs extra. Traffic citations can be paid online or in person at the clerk's office. The Forsyth County courthouse serves Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons, Walkertown, and all other towns in the county.

Below is the Forsyth County clerk of court page on the NC Judicial Branch website.

Call 336-703-2400 for any court question in Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Register of Deeds

Reach the Forsyth County Register of Deeds at 336-703-2700. The office is at 201 N. Chestnut Street in Winston-Salem. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This office records deeds, mortgages, and liens for property in Forsyth County. They also handle marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates. Marriage licenses cost $60, and both parties must appear with valid ID. Certified copies of vital records are $10. Real estate recording fees start at $26 for the first page and $4 for each page after. You can search Forsyth County property records online going back to 1976. Public access terminals are set up in the office for walk-in research.

Forsyth County Tax Office Phone

The Forsyth County Tax Administration number is 336-703-2300. Call for property assessments, tax bills, and parcel data.

Tax records in Forsyth County are public. You can look up any property by address or owner name. The tax office can tell you the assessed value, current tax rate, and payment status. Online search tools are also available through the Forsyth County website. If you have questions about your bill or want to appeal an assessment, call 336-703-2300 to speak with staff in Winston-Salem.

Note: All Forsyth County phone numbers use the 336 area code.

Forsyth County Services Phone Numbers

Forsyth County runs several public service departments. Each has its own phone line in Winston-Salem. Here are some key numbers from the Forsyth County phone directory:

• Social Services: 336-703-3800
• Public Health: 336-703-3200
• Board of Elections: 336-703-2800
• Child Support Services: 336-703-3619
• Animal Control: 336-703-2490

The Forsyth County Department of Social Services is at 741 North Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. They handle Medicaid, food assistance, Work First, child protective services, and adult services. Multiple office locations are set up across Forsyth County for easier access. The social services office phone number is 336-703-3800 for all programs.

Using the Forsyth County Directory

Most Forsyth County offices open at 8:00 AM. Courts open at 8:30 AM. All close at 5:00 PM on weekdays. If you need help finding the right office, call the main county line at 336-703-2020. They will direct you.

Have your details ready when you call any Forsyth County office. A name, case number, or property address helps staff find what you need. Calling ahead also lets you confirm hours and find out what documents to bring if you plan to visit in person. The Forsyth County phone directory on this page covers the most-used numbers, but the county website has a complete staff directory with direct extensions.

Cities in Forsyth County

Forsyth County includes Winston-Salem and several smaller towns. All county offices are based in Winston-Salem. Use the Forsyth County phone directory above to reach any department.

Nearby Counties

Guilford County borders Forsyth County to the east. If you need phone numbers for Guilford County offices, check the page below.