Lookup Public Records in Richmond County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Richmond County, North Carolina Overview
Richmond County is located in the south central region of North Carolina. Rockingham is the county seat. The county was created in 1779 and named in honor of the 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, who supported the colonists during the American Revolution. The total area of the county is 480 square miles. According to the 2010 census, there are 46,639 people living in the area. The county is bordered in the north by Montgomery County, in the northeast by Moore County, in the southeast by Scotland County, in the south by Marlboro County (SC), and in the west by Anson County. The zip codes are 28330, 28338, 28345, 28347, 28363, 28367, 28379, and 28380.
Richmond County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for the recording and preservation of all documents related to land transactions in Richmond County. The office also handles vital records, issues marriage licenses, administers notary oaths, retains military discharges, and keeps genealogy information. The hours of operation are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday except holidays.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 114 E. Franklin St, Room 101, Rockingham, NC 28379
Phone: (910) 997-8250
To record a deed with the Register of Deeds office, you will need a tax certification form that you can download from the website. You can also request copies of records kept in the office as long as the office receives the payment of appropriate fees. Copies of documents can also be made via mail.
Richmond Court Records Information
The safekeeping of court records in Richmond County is the responsibility of the Clerk of Superior Court. There are public access terminals inside the Clerk’s office that enables you to search and view court documents kept in the office. If you wish to get a copy, you can visit the office and submit your request in person or call (910) 419-7400.
Court Records Online:
| Richmond, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 43,791 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 9,889 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 76 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 59 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 245 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,301 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 136 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 458 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,469 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,462 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 335 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 159 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 100 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,459 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,211 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 86 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 98 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 73 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 63 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 20,675 |
| Richmond County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Richmond 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: | Richmond County Marriage License |
| Location: | Richmond County Courthouse, 114 Franklin Street, Rockingham, North Carolina, 28380 |
| Phone: | 910-997-8217 |
Richmond County Register-Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 114 W Franklin St # 101, Rockingham, NC 28379, United States
Phone: 910-997-8250