Gaston County Phone Directory

Gaston County is west of Charlotte with Gastonia as the county seat. About 230,000 people live in the county. The main number is 704-866-3155. This Gaston County phone directory gives you direct lines for the sheriff, clerk of court, Register of Deeds, tax office, and social services. Gastonia, Belmont, Kings Mountain, and Dallas are all served by Gaston County offices. Whether you need court records or tax information, this directory has the number. All offices use the 704 area code. Call during weekday hours for the fastest help.

Gaston County Court Phone Numbers

The Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court handles all court records for the county. The office is at 325 N. Marietta Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 (mailing: PO Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053-1578). The phone number is 704-852-3100. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Court records cover civil, criminal, traffic, estate, and special proceedings cases. You can search records online through the NC Courts portal at no cost. Public access terminals are also available at the courthouse. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certification costs extra. Traffic citations can be paid online. The Gaston County phone directory lists the clerk as the go-to contact for any court-related question in the county.

Estate administration and probate services are also run through the clerk office. Adoption records are kept confidential under North Carolina state law.

Note: You can search Gaston County court records online at nccourts.gov before making a call.

Gaston County Sheriff Directory

The Gaston County Sheriff is at 425 N. Marietta Street, Gastonia, NC 28052. Call 704-869-6800. The Records Division handles requests for incident and accident reports. Jail records and inmate information are available at 704-869-6820.

Concealed carry permits go through 704-869-6800 ext. 2. Civil process services handle legal document delivery. Animal Control is at 704-922-8677. The Sheriff office sits on the same street as the courthouse, so you can visit both in one trip. The Gaston County phone directory includes all of these lines for quick access.

Register of Deeds in Gaston County

The Register of Deeds is at 325 N. Marietta Street, Gastonia, NC 28052. Call 704-862-7687. The elected Register of Deeds is Jonathan L. Fletcher. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This office keeps real estate transactions, vital records, and business filings. Online records search is available for property documents. Marriage licenses cost $60. Vital records copies are $10 for certified copies. The Gaston County phone directory puts this office among the most used numbers in the county, especially for people buying or selling property. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in research is welcome during open hours at the Gastonia office.

The NC Vital Records office in Raleigh can also help with birth and death records from across the state. Their phone number is available through the state directory.

Gaston County Tax and Services

Tax Administration is at 128 W. Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052. The phone number is 704-866-3155. This office handles property assessments, tax bills, and payment records. GIS mapping and property photos are available. Exemption programs help eligible residents reduce their tax burden.

Social Services is at 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052. Call 704-862-7500. Services include Medicaid, food assistance, Work First, and child protective services. Child Support Services is at ext. 1. Adult Protective Services is at ext. 2. Child Protective Services is at ext. 3. After-hours emergency contacts and online applications are available for some programs.

The Gaston County phone directory covers all departments across the county. Every number listed here connects to a public office in Gaston County or the state of North Carolina.

Note: Social Services has multiple office locations in Gaston County, so call first to confirm which one handles your need.

Using the Gaston County Phone Directory

All Gaston County numbers use the 704 area code. Dial the full 10 digits. Most offices are open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. The court has slightly different hours, opening at 8:30 AM.

If you are not sure which office to call, start with the main county line at 704-866-3155. From there, staff can connect you to the right department. The Gaston County phone directory covers Gastonia, Belmont, Kings Mountain, Dallas, and all other areas in the county. Whether you live in the city or a rural part of Gaston County, the same offices serve you.

Gaston County Phone Directory Summary

Here is a quick list of the most called numbers in the Gaston County phone directory:

• Main County Line: 704-866-3155
• Clerk of Court: 704-852-3100
• Sheriff: 704-869-6800
• Register of Deeds: 704-862-7687
• Social Services: 704-862-7500

Every number on this page connects to a public government office in Gaston County. These are staffed lines, not automated systems. You can call any of them to ask about records, services, or office hours. The Gaston County phone directory is meant to help residents and visitors find the contact they need without searching through multiple websites. Keep this page saved for the next time you need to reach a Gaston County office. Most staff are helpful and can point you to the right person if you call the wrong line by mistake.

Cities in Gaston County

Gaston County has several cities and towns. All county services are based in Gastonia, the county seat.

Nearby Counties

Gaston County sits next to Mecklenburg County. Check the link below for phone directory information in that area.