Hertford County, NC Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 86
Winton, NC 27986 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Hertfo
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 252-358-7100
F: 252-358-7101
Couriers: 119 Justice Dr
Winton, NC 27986
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Over $25,000
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, sex offenders, mental or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates.
District Court
PO Box 86
Winton, NC 27986 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Hertfo
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 252-358-7100
F: 252-358-7101
Couriers: 119 Justice Dr
Winton, NC 27986
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $25,000, Probate, Family, Juvenile,
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, sex offenders, mental 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 86
Winton, NC 27986 https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/he
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 252-358-7829
F: 252-358-7101
Couriers: 119 Justice Dr
Winton, NC 27986
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 252-358-7100.

Hertford County, NC Vital Records

Contact the Hertford 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.

Hertford County
Register of Deeds
119 Justice Dr, #9
Courthouse, 3rd Fl
Winton, NC 27986 http://www.hertfordcountync.gov/depar
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 252-358-7850
Fax: 252-358-0222
Recorded Documents

Hertford 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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Hertford County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 353.26 sq mi
Population (2009): 23,283
  • Females: 51.5%
  • White: 36%
  • Black/African American: 61.3%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 34.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 309
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 22.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 9,724
Homeownership Rate (2000): 70%
Migration Flow to Hertford County, NC from (2007-2008):

Hertford County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $390,581
  • Construction: $22,143
  • Retail Trade: $29,800
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $6,489
  • Retail Trade: $29,800
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $8,583
  • Manufacturing: $83,810
  • Farms: $6,620
  • Government: $72,002
Employed (2000): 8,699
Unemployed (2000): 829
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,923
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,143
Local Government Revenue (2007): $83,151 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $89,856 (thou. dol.)

Hertford County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 294
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Deaths (2007): 282
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 17

Hertford County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 77
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 3
  • Robbery: 21
  • Aggravated Assault: 49
Property Crimes (2008): 863
  • Burglary: 288
  • Larceny-Theft: 518
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 57

Hertford County Genealogy Records