Lookup Public Records in Clay County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Clay County, North Carolina Overview
Clay County is located in the southwest region of North Carolina. Its county seat is Hayesville. Clay County was created in 1861 and named in honor of former Secretary of State Henry Clay. The county’s total area is 221 square miles with an estimated population of 10,587 based on the 2010 census. The bordering counties are Cherokee County in the northwest, Macon County in the northeast, Rabun County (GA) in the southeast, Towns County (GA) in the south, and Union County (GA) in the southwest. The zip codes are 28902, 28904, and 28909.
Clay County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining all records and ensuring that they are available to the public. The recording of legal documents is another duty of this office including deeds, contracts, leases, mortgages, deeds of trust, assumed names, maps and plats, marriage settlements, power of attorney, bankruptcy order, inheritance tax waiver judgments, UCCs, cancellations of deeds of trust, and military discharge.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 261 Courthouse Drive Suite 2, Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-0087
Fax: 828-389-1261
The Register of Deeds office also issues marriage licenses as well as certified birth certificates, death certificates, delayed birth certificates, and marriage certificates. To obtain these copies, you can submit a request in person and pay the appropriate fee.
Clay Court Records Information
The Clerk of Superior Court handles all the record keeping for the district and superior court. If you wish to gain access to court records or obtain copies, you may inquire about the process by calling (828) 389-2300.
| Clay, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 9,507 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,524 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 63 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 324 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,714 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 314 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,237 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,021 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 215 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 77 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 601 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 445 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 70 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 68 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,478 |
| Clay County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Clay 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: | Clay County Marriage License |
| Location: | 261 Courthouse Drive, Hayesville, North Carolina, 28904 |
| Phone: | 828-389-0087 |
Clay County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 261 Courthouse Dr # 2, Hayesville, NC 28904, United States
Phone: 828-389-0087