Lookup Public Records in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Overview
Mecklenburg County can be found in the southwestern region of North Carolina. Charlotte serves as the county seat. The county was created in 1762 and named in honor of the queen of the United Kingdom, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. According to the 2016 census, there are approximately 1,054,835 people living in the 546-square mile area, making this the most populated county in the state. Mecklenburg County is bordered by Iredell County in the north, Cabarrus County in the east, Union County in the southeast, York County (SC) in the southwest, Gaston County in the west, and Lincoln County in the northwest. The zip codes are 28031, 28035, 28036, 28070, 28078, 28105, 28106, 28126, 28130, 28134, 28201, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28241, 28242, 28243, 28244, 28246, 28247, 28250, 28253, 28254, 28255, 28256, 28258, 28260, 28262, 28263, 28265, 28266, 28269, 28270, 28271, 28272, 28273, 28274, 28275, 28277, 28278, 28280, 28281, 28282, 28284, 28285, 28287, 28288, 28289, 28290, 28296, 28297, and 28299.
Mecklenburg County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for the recording, indexing, and preservation of all real estate and business related documents submitted for registration in Martin County. In addition, the office handles the issuance of marriage licenses, the giving of oath to notaries, the recording of military discharges, and provides certified copies of recorded documents.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 720 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-336-2443
Anyone can search the online databases of public records kept by the Register of Deeds office. Certified copies of Real Estate Instruments cost $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page if requested in person. Requests for copies can also be submitted via mail.
Mecklenburg Court Records Information
Court records in Mecklenburg County are kept in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. Public access terminals can be found in the office which can be used to search and view court documents. Copies of court files can be requested from the office by calling 704-686-0400.
Court Records Online:
| Mecklenburg, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 976,791 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 44,697 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 5,954 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 5,305 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 2,382 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 2,019 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 10,956 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 84,586 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 9,011 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 17,514 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 4,002 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 105,568 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 5,511 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 3,276 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 80,438 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 41,720 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 1,233 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 4,644 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 17,296 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 1,514 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 7,562 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 37,788 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 24,085 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 1,791 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 12,713 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 5,740 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 2,282 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 3,364 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 6,662 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 4,591 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 402,579 |
| Mecklenburg County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Mecklenburg 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: | Mecklenburg County Marriage License |
| Location: | 720 East 4th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202 |
| Phone: | 704-336-2443 |
Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 720 E 4th St #100, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
Phone: 704-336-2443