How to Search Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Records (Start Here)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Calendars | Civil
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Civil Court sessions in Mecklenburg County listed by date.
Active Warrants
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Mecklenburg County Office of the Sheriff outstanding warrants query.
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
GIS Maps
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Mecklenburg County Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive community maps, including the "Green Tour," Polaris geoportal, Virtual Charlotte, GeoPortal, SiteOne economic development, Liberty Walk, and the Charlotte Area Transit System trip planner map s
Personal Property
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Mecklenburg County individual and business personal property database.
Tax Bills
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Mecklenburg County tax bills by tax bill number, business name, owner name, parcel number, or street.
Delinquent Tax Bills
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Mecklenburg County delinquent tax bills by year and balance. Sort by amount, name, or tax year.
Special Assessments
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Mecklenburg County special assessments by street name. Includes sewer and water, street, and street lighting assessments.
Property Sales
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Property sales information in Mecklenburg County by area, street, jurisdiction, lots/acreage, market value, sales price, sales date, property use.
Permits & Inspections
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Permitting and inspection system of Mecklenburg County. View permits and inspections by address, project or permit number; check status of a plan review; or see who your inspector is.
Property | GIS
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, North Carolina interactive GIS map property search.
Property | Tax Records
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Mecklenburg County Tax Bill Lookup service and property information.
Business, Voter & Other
Traffic Accidents
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg County live feed of traffic accidents and roadway obstructions.
Accident Reports
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg North Carolina police department accident report database. Search is free, reports are not.
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Mecklenburg County
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City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County official website.
Mecklenburg County Official Website
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Official Mecklenburg County, North Carolina government site.
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Mecklenburg County Government
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina government portal.
co.mecklenburg.nc.us
Court Calendars | Civil
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Civil Court sessions in Mecklenburg County listed by date.
Active Warrants
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County Office of the Sheriff outstanding warrants query.
Jail & Inmate Records
Visit →
Property & Tax Records
GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive community maps, including the "Green Tour," Polaris geoportal, Virtual Charlotte, GeoPortal, SiteOne economic development, Liberty Walk, and the Charlotte Area Transit System trip planner map s
Personal Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County individual and business personal property database.
Tax Bills
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County tax bills by tax bill number, business name, owner name, parcel number, or street.
Delinquent Tax Bills
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County delinquent tax bills by year and balance. Sort by amount, name, or tax year.
Special Assessments
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County special assessments by street name. Includes sewer and water, street, and street lighting assessments.
Property Sales
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Property sales information in Mecklenburg County by area, street, jurisdiction, lots/acreage, market value, sales price, sales date, property use.
Permits & Inspections
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Permitting and inspection system of Mecklenburg County. View permits and inspections by address, project or permit number; check status of a plan review; or see who your inspector is.
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, North Carolina interactive GIS map property search.
Property | Tax Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Mecklenburg County Tax Bill Lookup service and property information.
Business, Voter & Other
Traffic Accidents
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County live feed of traffic accidents and roadway obstructions.
Accident Reports
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Charlotte-Mecklenburg North Carolina police department accident report database. Search is free, reports are not.
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Mecklenburg County
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City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Mecklenburg County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Mecklenburg County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — North Carolina has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Mecklenburg County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Mecklenburg County? ▼
North Carolina handles vital records at the state level through NC DHHS Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Deeds in Mecklenburg County.
Are Mecklenburg County records available online? ▼
Mecklenburg County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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