Lookup Public Records in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Tyrrell County, North Carolina Overview
Tyrrell County is located in the northeast region of North Carolina. The county seat is Columbia County. Tyrrell County was created in 1729 as a precinct of Albemarle County. It was named in honor of one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, Sir John Tyrrell. It became a county in 1739 with the abolition of Albemarle County. The total area of Tyrrell County is 594 square miles with a population of 4,407 (2010 census). The counties surrounding this area are Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, and Currituck Counties in the north; Dare County in the east; Hyde County in the south; and Washington County in the west. The zip code is 27925.
Tyrrell County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is custodian and manager of a large number of public records for Tyrrell County. Its main purpose is to record ownership of property in order to provide owners protection against unknown transactions and secret liens. Other records kept in the office include old land grants, deeds, deeds of trust, maps, leases, agreements, and powers of attorney. The office is open from 9am to 5pm, Mondays through Fridays, except on holidays.
Register of Deeds Office:
Address: 403 Main Street, Columbia,NC 27925
Phone: (252)796-2901
Fax: (252)796-0148
The Register of Deeds is also responsible for keeping vital records and issuing certified copies these records which cost $10 each. In addition, the office also issues marriage licenses and records military discharges.
Tyrrell Court Records Information
In Tyrrell County, all court records are kept in the Clerk of Superior Court’s office. You can use public access terminals inside the office to search and view records that are not confidential or sealed. You can also use the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) program to search and view records online. For copies of court records, you can visit the Clerk’s office or send a request online. The cost is $0.50 per page and an additional $11 per entire document to certify.
Court Records Online:
| Tyrrell, NC Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 3,696 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 545 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 61 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 217 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 358 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 207 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,891 |
| Tyrrell County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Tyrrell 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: | Tyrrell County Marriage License |
| Location: | Tyrrell County Courthouse, 403 Main Street, Columbia, North Carolina, 27925 |
| Phone: | 252-796-2901 |
Tyrrell County Register-Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 403 Main St, Columbia, NC 27925, United States
Phone: 252-796-2901