Lookup Public Records in Avery CountyNorth Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Avery County, North Carolina Overview

Avery County can be found in the Northwest region of North Carolina. Newland serves as its county seat. Avery county was established in 1911, the youngest of all the counties in North Carolina. It was named in honor of the first Attorney General of North Carolina who also served as a colonel during the American Revolutionary War, Waightstill Avery. The total area of the county is 247 square miles with a population of 17,797 (2010 census). The county is bordered in the northeast by Watauga County, in the southeast by Caldwell County, in the south by Burke County and McDowell County, in the north by Johnson County (TN), in the northwest by Carter County (TN), and in the southwest by Mitchell County. The zip codes are 28616, 28622, 28641, 28646, 28647, 28652, 28653, 28657, 28662, and 28664.

Avery County Officials Information

The Register of Deeds is responsible for the recording of all real estate transactions, births, deaths, and marriages in Avery County.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 200 Montezuma Street, Newland, NC 28657
Phone: 828-733-8260
Fax: 828-733-8261
The public can obtain copies of birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates for $10 each. Individuals can also obtain marriage licenses through the office of the Register of Deeds.

Avery Court Records Information

The public can obtain copies of court records in Avery County through the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. Court files can also be viewed using the public access terminals that are located within the same office. If you wish to get in touch with the clerk, you can call (828) 737-6700.

Avery, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200917,874
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-20091,923
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-200911
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200928
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20098
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009116
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20093,006
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009110
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009279
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200941
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20092,821
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20098
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20096
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-20092,437
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009240
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20092
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009142
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-200983
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-200916
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200945
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-20091,720
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-20091,160
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009147
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200938
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-200912
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009484
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20094
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20092,923
Avery County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Avery County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
State Law:Marriage … Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons – Ch. 52 & 52A and Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – Ch. 52B
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Avery County Marriage License
Location:200 Montezuma Street, Newland, North Carolina, 28657
Phone:828-733-8260

Avery Register of Deeds Office Office
County Government Office

Address: 200 Montezuma St, Newland, NC 28657, United States
Phone: 828-733-8260

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