Lookup Public Records in Rowan County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Rowan County, North Carolina Overview
Rowan County is located in the northwest region of North Carolina. Its county seat is Salisbury. The county was created from a portion of Anson County in 1753. It was named in honor of the acting governor of North Carolina from 1753 to 1754, Matthew Rowan. The county’s total area is 524 square miles with a population of 139,142 (2010 census). The surrounding counties are Davie County in the north, Davidson County in the east, Stanly and Cabarrus Counties in the south, and Iredell County in the west. The zip codes are 27013, 27054, 28023, 28039, 28041, 28071, 28072, 28088, 28125, 28138, 28144, 28145, 28146, 28147, and 28159.
Rowan County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for the recording, indexing, and maintenance of public records for Rowan County. These records include all documents pertaining to land transactions such as deeds, deeds of trust, and powers of attorney as well as vital records. Individuals can visit the office to view these records. The records are also searchable online.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 402 N Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-216-8626
Other services offered by the Register of Deeds include issuing marriage licenses, recording Trade Name Certificates and Assumed Business Name Certificates, administering notary oaths, and filing Uniform Commercial Codes. Requests for copies of public records can be done in person, sent via mail, or online.
Rowan Court Records Information
The Clerk of Superior Court is responsible for keeping all the court records of Rowan County. Anyone can visit the Clerk’s office to search or view court documents. To obtain copies, a request can be made in person, via mail, or by calling 704) 797-3001.
Court Records Online:
| Rowan, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 138,338 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 25,147 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 572 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 194 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 52 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,882 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 11,102 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 673 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,936 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 423 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 25,445 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 189 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 360 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 11,581 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 2,540 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 367 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,214 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 34 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 264 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 5,622 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 2,466 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 4,063 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 772 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 29 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 389 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 80 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 38,291 |
| Rowan County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Rowan 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: | Rowan County Marriage License |
| Location: | 402 North Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144 |
| Phone: | 704-216-8626 |
Rowan County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 402 N Main St #102, Salisbury, NC 28144, United States
Phone: 704-216-8626