Lookup Public Records in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Edgecombe County, North Carolina Overview
Edgecombe County is located in the north central region of North Carolina and its county seat is Tarboro. The county was established in 1741 and named in honor of a Member of Parliament at the time, Richard Edgcumbe. The total area of the county is 507 square miles with a population of 56,552 based on the 2010 census. The county is bordered by Halifax County in the north, Martin County in the east, Pitt County in the south, Nash County in the northwest, and Wilson County in the southwest. The zip codes are 27801, 27819, 27852, 27864, 27881, and 27886.
Edgecombe County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds Office is responsible for recording and maintaining births, deaths, marriages, military discharges, notaries, maps, and all consolidated real estate transactions. The hours of operation are 7:30am to 5pm, Mondays through Fridays.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 201 St. Andrew St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 641-7924
Fax: 252-641-1771
The public can request for certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates from the Edgecombe County Register of Deeds Office online, via mail, or by calling (252) 641-7924. The cost of each certified copy is $10. You can get the application form from the office.
Edgecombe Court Records Information
The court records in Edgecombe County are handled by the County Clerk’s office. Anyone can view these documents using the Public Access computer terminals inside the office. To obtain copies of these records, you can contact the Clerk of Court at 252-824-3200.
| Edgecombe, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 50,993 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,797 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 179 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 191 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,374 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 252 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 335 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,484 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 71 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,798 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 313 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 72 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 732 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 387 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 545 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 63 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 63 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 249 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 35,627 |
| Edgecombe County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Edgecombe 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: | Edgecombe County Marriage License |
| Location: | 301 Saint Andrew Street, Tarboro, North Carolina, 27886 |
| Phone: | 252-641-7924 |
Edgecombe Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 301 St Andrew St, Tarboro, NC 27886, United States
Phone: 252-641-7924