North Carolina Public Records

To begin, add a public record or view a list of counties, locations and resources for North Carolina public records.

According to General Statute Chapter 132 [ 132-1], public records in North Carolina are defined as ?all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, films, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data, processing records, artifacts, or other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance in connection with the transaction of public business by any agency of North Carolina government or its subdivisions."

The Statute further states that Social Security Numbers and other personal identifying information may be used in a malicious manner to commit fraud and as such is exempt from any policies regarding North Carolina public records. It is further interesting to note that the Statute states that no custodian may refuse a request for a public record in one form because they prefer another medium.

Any individual refused reasonable access to public records in North Carolina may file a petition with the General Court of Justice for an order compelling disclosure.

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There is a great deal of open information in the state, as you'll quickly discover when you begin a North Carolina public records search. General statutes in the state dictate that every document, map, paper, letter, book, film, photograph, and other kinds of saved data and information that have been collected by the state for official business must be kept and maintained in case it is required for proof or reference.

North Carolina County Public Records