Lookup Public Records in Jones County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Jones County, North Carolina Overview
Jones County can be found in the southeast region of North Carolina. The county seat is Trenton. Jones County was established in 1779 from a portion of Craven County and named in honor of a Revolutionary leader, Willie Jones. The total area of the county is 473 square miles. The population of the county is 10,153 according to the 2010 census. Jones County is bordered by Lenoir County in the northwest, Craven County in the northeast and east, Carteret County and Onslow County in the south, and Duplin County in the west. The zip codes are 28522, 28573, and 28585.
Jones County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for the recording and preservation of public records for Jones County. These records include births, deaths, marriages, service discharges, notaries, assumed names, articles of incorporations, maps, and real estate transactions. The office hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 101 Market St, Trenton, NC 28585
Phone: (252) 448-2551
Fax: (252) 448-1357
The public records kept in the Register of Deeds office is accessible to anyone. The recorded documents can be searched online. Copies can be obtained of these records provided you submit a request and pay the appropriate fee. The cost of all certified copies of vital records is $10 each. Uncertified copies cost $0.25 each. Copies of marriage licenses can be requested in person or through mail. Copies of deeds cost $0.25 per page and can be requested in person or by mail as long as you know the book and page number of your deed.
Jones Court Records Information
Court records in Jones County that are not confidential or sealed can be accessed by the public through the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court. You can obtain copies of court records by calling 252-448-6220.
| Jones, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 10,528 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,661 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,205 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 236 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 879 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,115 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 92 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 92 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 99 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 228 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 62 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 4,552 |
| Jones County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Jones 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: | Jones County Marriage License |
| Location: | 101 Market Street, Trenton, North Carolina, 28585 |
| Phone: | 252-448-2551 |
Jones County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 101 Market St, Trenton, NC 28585, United States
Phone: 252-448-2551