Lookup Public Records in Hertford County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Hertford County, North Carolina Overview
Hertford County can be found in the northeastern region of North Carolina. Its county seat is Winton. The county was founded in 1759 and named in honor of the 1st Earl of Hertford, Francis Seymour-Conway. The total area of the county is 360 square miles. Based on the 2010 census, there are 24,669 people living in the county. The bordering counties are Southampton County (VA) in the north, Gates County in the east, Chowan County in the southeast, Bertie County in the south, and Northampton County in the west. The zip codes are 27805, 27818, 27855, 27910, 27922, 27942, and 27986.
Hertford County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is the official custodian and manager of real estate and vital records of Hertford County. These records include notary public records, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, deeds, deeds of trust, and maps.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 119 Justice Drive, Suite 9, Winton, NC 27986
Phone: 252-358-7850
Fax: 252-358-0222
To request for certified copies of a vital record, you can visit the Register of Deeds’ website. You can also submit your request via mail. Certified copies of vital records cost $10 each. Certified copies of real estate records cost $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.
Hertford Court Records Information
Court records in Hertford County are kept in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court. Public access terminals are located within the office so that anyone can view these records if they wish it. Copies of court records can be requested from the same office by calling (252) 358-7100.
| Hertford, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 21,635 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,925 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 1 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,581 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 104 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 138 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 751 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 34 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 826 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 137 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 173 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 242 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 157 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 149 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 702 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 48 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 140 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 14,095 |
| Hertford County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Hertford 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: | Hertford County Marriage License |
| Location: | Hertford County Courthouse, 701 N. King Street, Winton, North Carolina, 27986 |
| Phone: | 252-358-7850 |
Hertford County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 119 Justice Drive #9, Winton, NC 27986, United States
Phone: 252-358-7850