New Hanover County Directory Lookup

New Hanover County sits on the coast of North Carolina with Wilmington as the county seat. Around 235,000 people live here. The main county phone number is 910-798-7311. This New Hanover County phone directory covers courts, the sheriff, vital records, tax offices, and social services. Each office has a direct line so you can skip the runaround. If you need to reach a county department in Wilmington, this phone directory has the number. All offices use the 910 area code. Call during business hours for the best response.

New Hanover County Public Records

Public records in New Hanover County include court files, property records, vital records, business filings, tax data, voting records, and law enforcement files. The New Hanover County public records portal explains what is open to the public and how to get it. Anyone can request records no matter where they live or why they need them under N.C.G.S. 132-6.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records, adoption files, ongoing investigations, and personnel files are not open. Free inspection is available at county offices during business hours. Photocopies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies start at $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each extra page. Vital records cost $24.00 for the first copy and $15.00 for each additional copy. The New Hanover County phone directory below lists the offices that handle these requests.

Register of Deeds Phone Directory

The New Hanover County Register of Deeds has its main office at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 185, Wilmington, NC 28403. The phone number is 910-798-4530. Land Records are at 320 Chestnut Street, Suite 102. Vital Records are at 320 Chestnut Street, Suite 120.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Services include real estate recording, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, notary services, and military records. Online records search is available for property documents. Marriage licenses cost $60. Both parties must appear with valid ID. The New Hanover County phone directory lists this office as a top contact for residents who need property or vital records.

Note: A satellite office is at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 180 in Wilmington for added convenience.

New Hanover County Court Phone Numbers

The Clerk of Superior Court is at 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Call 910-772-6600. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Court records cover civil, criminal, traffic, estate, and special proceedings cases. Public access terminals are open for case searches. Copy fees are $0.25 per page with extra costs for certification. The office also handles estate and probate services. Traffic citations can be paid online through the NC Courts website. Adoption records remain confidential. This is one of the most important numbers in the New Hanover County phone directory for anyone dealing with court matters in Wilmington.

New Hanover County Sheriff Phone Directory

The New Hanover County Sheriff is at 3950 Juvenile Center Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. Call 910-798-4200. The Records Division handles incident and accident reports. The Detention Center phone number is 910-798-4165. Civil process services are also available through the Sheriff office.

Other key numbers in the New Hanover County phone directory include:

• Tax Office: 910-798-7300
• Social Services: 910-798-3400
• Public Health: 910-798-6500
• Board of Elections: 910-798-7330
• Customer Service: 910-798-7311

The Tax Office is at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 190 in Wilmington. Social Services is at 1650 Greenfield Street. Public Health shares the Greenfield Street address. The Board of Elections is also at 230 Government Center Drive. Most of these offices in the New Hanover County phone directory are grouped near the Government Center in Wilmington, which makes it easy to visit more than one in a single trip.

Note: The Sheriff office in Castle Hayne is outside the city of Wilmington, so plan your drive if you need to visit in person.

Using the New Hanover County Directory

Pick the office you need. Dial the number. It is that simple. All lines in this New Hanover County phone directory are for public government offices. You do not need an appointment to call. Most staff answer during regular business hours.

If you are not sure which office to call, start with the main county line at 910-798-7311. Staff can transfer you to the right department. For court matters, call the clerk at 910-772-6600. For property or vital records, call the Register of Deeds at 910-798-4530. For law enforcement records, call the Sheriff at 910-798-4200. The New Hanover County phone directory is here to make your search faster and easier.

New Hanover County Records Requests

New Hanover County accepts public records requests through its online portal. You do not need to live in the county or explain why you want a record. The county must respond as soon as possible under state law. Free inspection of records is available at any county office during business hours in Wilmington.

For property records, the Register of Deeds has online search tools at 910-798-4530. For court records, use the NC Courts portal or call the clerk at 910-772-6600. Tax records are available through the Tax Office at 910-798-7300. The New Hanover County phone directory gives you the right number so you can call ahead and ask what is available before you visit. This saves time and helps you get the exact records you need from the right office in New Hanover County.

Note: Some records require a written request, so ask the office what format they need when you call.

Cities in New Hanover County

Wilmington is the largest city and county seat of New Hanover County. All county offices are based in the Wilmington area.

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