We hope you enjoyed Ted's lesson, “Is North Carolina a Tax Lien or Tax Deed State?” North Carolina is a tax deed state. The state confiscates property for unpaid property taxes and sells it to the highest bidder at a tax defaulted auction.
Marriage records can be requested from the Register of Deeds, while divorce records can be obtained from the County Clerk of Superior Court.
To look at a deed you can: Go to your Register of Deeds Office and look at the document there.
The Register of Deeds Office serves as custodian and manager of a large number of public records, including deeds, deeds of trust, and subdivision plats.
To look at a deed you can: Go to your Register of Deeds Office and look at the document there. Find your Register of Deeds in: Your phone book under county government. The NC Directory of State and County Officials. Look it up online. Many counties have their real property (land) records online. Go to the county website.
To summarize, title is the legal concept of ownership over property. A deed is the actual document that transfers ownership rights from one party to another party. While this may seem like a subtle and highly technical difference, it is also very important.
To look at a deed you can: Go to your Register of Deeds Office and look at the document there.
City and County offices The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed on recognized holidays (see below).
Marriage records can be requested from the Register of Deeds, while divorce records can be obtained from the County Clerk of Superior Court.
Contact County Assessor's Office Please call our office at 980-314-4226 or email us using the appropriate service area email address below. For questions related to your tax bill, visit Office of the Tax Collector.