Lookup Public Records in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Rutherford County, North Carolina Overview
Rutherford County can be located in the southwestern region of North Carolina. Rutherfordton is the county seat. A portion of Tryon County was used to create the Rutherford County in 1779. It was named in honor of an American Revolutionary War general, Griffith Rutherford. The total area of the county is 566 square miles with a population of 67,810 according to the 2010 census. The adjacent counties are McDowell County in the north, Burke County in the northeast, Cleveland County in the east, Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties (SC) in the south, Polk County in the southwest, Henderson County in the west, and Buncombe County in the northwest. The zip codes are 28018, 28019, 28024, 28040, 28043, 28074, 28076, 28114, 28139, 28160, 28167, 28720, and 28746.
Rutherford County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording all births, deaths, and marriages in Rutherford County as well as all documents related to real estate such as deeds and deeds of trust. In addition, the office also records corporations, assumed names, military discharges, financing statements, and other miscellaneous records that are not court related.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 229 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Phone: 828-287-6155 or 828-287-6195
The Register of Deeds also issues marriage licenses, administers notary oaths, and provides the public with copies of the records kept in the office upon request. Requests can be made in person or via mail. Certified copies of vital records such as birth certificates cost $10 per copy. Copies of deeds cost $0.25 per page.
Rutherford Court Records Information
The Clerk of Court is responsible for the safekeeping of all court records of the District and Superior Courts. If you wish to search or view court documents in Rutherford County, you can use the public access terminals located inside the Clerk’s office. Copies can be requested at the office as well. You can learn more about submitting a copy request by calling 828-288-6100.
Rutherford, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 61,363 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 14,850 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 57 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 108 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 139 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 11 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 881 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 5,947 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 347 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,119 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 153 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 6,679 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 58 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 7,770 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 904 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 46 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 247 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 536 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 58 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 130 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,930 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,696 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 20 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 106 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 258 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 57 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 100 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 290 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 10 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 14,889 |
Rutherford County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Rutherford 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: | Rutherford County Marriage License |
Location: | 229 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 28139 |
Phone: | N/A |
Rutherford County Register of Deeds Office
Address: 229 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States
Phone: 828-287-6155