Duplin County, NC Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 189
Kenansville, NC 28349 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Duplin
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 910-275-7000
F: 910-275-7001
Couriers: 112 Duplin St
Kenansville, NC 28349
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Over $25,000
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, mental commitments or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates.
District Court
PO Box 189
Kenansville, NC 28349 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Duplin
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 910-275-7000
F: 910-275-7001
Couriers: 112 Duplin St
Kenansville, NC 28349
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $25,000, Probate, Family, Juvenile,
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, mental commitments or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates.
District Court - Magistrate Office - Open Cases Only
PO Box 189
Kenansville, NC 28349 https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/du
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 910-275-7019
F: 910-275-7020
Couriers: 112 Duplin St
Kenansville, NC 28349
Jurisdiction: Small Claims, Evictions
Magistrate records are not kept by the Magistrate. Requesters must contact the District Court Clerk where are records are maintained. Call 910-275-5000.

Duplin County, NC Vital Records

Contact the Duplin County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Duplin County
Register of Deeds
118 Duplin St, Rm 106
Courthouse Annex
Kenansville, NC 28349 http://www.duplinrod.com/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 910-296-2108
Fax: 910-296-2344
Recorded Documents

Duplin County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Duplin County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 817.73 sq mi
Population (2009): 53,177
  • Females: 50.3%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Black/African American: 25.6%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 22%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 51.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 4,095
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 11.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 15.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.63
Housing Units (2000): 20,520
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.9%
Migration Flow to Duplin County, NC from (2007-2008):

Duplin County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $862,228
  • Construction: $38,714
  • Retail Trade: $47,172
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $48,017
  • Banking: $12,937
  • Retail Trade: $47,172
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $13,921
  • Manufacturing: $231,494
  • Farms: $128,158
  • Government: $155,782
Employed (2000): 21,642
Unemployed (2000): 1,723
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,214
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,667
Local Government Revenue (2007): $131,318 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $48,970 (thou. dol.)

Duplin County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 855
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.3
Deaths (2007): 507
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 9
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5

Duplin County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 171
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 12
  • Forcible rape: 11
  • Robbery: 32
  • Aggravated Assault: 116
Property Crimes (2008): 1,567
  • Burglary: 616
  • Larceny-Theft: 823
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 128

Duplin County Genealogy Records