Lookup Public Records in Northampton County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Northampton County, North Carolina Overview
Northampton County can be found in the north central region of North Carolina. Jackson serves as the county seat. The county was created in 1741 from part of Bertie County and named in honor of the 5th Earl of Northampton, James Compton. According to the 2010 census, there are 22,099 people living in the 551-square mile area. The county is surrounded by Brunswick, Greensville, and Southampton Counties (VA) in the north, Hertford County in the east, Bertie County in the southeast, Halifax County in the west, and Warren County in the west. The zip codes are 27820, 27831, 27832, 27842, 27845, 27853, 27854, 27862, 27866, 27867, 27869, 27876, 27877, and 27897.
Northampton County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds handles the recording, filing, and safekeeping of all real estate records, vital records, plats, UCC’s, and other public records in Northampton County. The real estate records filed in the office date as far back as 1741 while marriage records date as far back as 1863. The public can search the hard-copy indexes if they wish to view the public records filed in the Register of Deeds office. They can also access records starting from January 1, 1991 to present online.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 104 Thomas Bragg Street, Jasper Eley Annex Building, Jackson, NC 27845
Phone: (252)534-2511
Fax: (252)534-1580
Other services offered by the Register of Deeds office includes issuing marriage licenses and providing copies of public records. Non-certified copies of vital records cost $0.25 while certified copies cost $10.
Northampton Court Records Information
Viewing of court records in Northampton County can be done online using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) program. Copies of court records can be obtained using the PACER program as well at a cost of $0.50 per page. An additional $11 will be charged if you require the entire document to be certified.
Court Records Online:
| Northampton, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 19,165 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,532 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,252 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 137 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 286 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 539 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 71 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 683 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 190 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 340 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 110 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 515 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 42 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 13,101 |
| Northampton County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Northampton 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: | Northampton County Marriage License |
| Location: | Jasper Eley Annex Building, Thomas Bragg Street, Jackson, North Carolina, 27845 |
| Phone: | 252-534-2511 |
Northampton County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: Jasper Eley Annex Building, 104 Thomas Bragg Dr, Jackson, NC 27845
Phone: 252-534-2511