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Catawba County, North Carolina public records

In Catawba County, deeds are recorded by the Catawba County Register of Deeds; property values come from the Catawba County Tax Office; court files are kept by the Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Birth certificates
  7. Death certificates
  8. Probate records and wills
  9. Voter records
  10. Historical records
  11. Good to know about Catawba County records
  12. Office addresses, phones and hours
  13. Questions people ask
  14. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  15. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCatawba County Register of Deeds3Search deeds2—
Property values and ownersCatawba County Tax Office3Property search2—
Property tax billsCatawba County Tax Office2Tax bill search2—
Court casesCatawba County Clerk of Superior Court3
Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Civil Department4		Catawba County Superior Court5
Catawba County District Court5		—
Marriage recordsCatawba County Register of Deeds3—License application $60.00; certified copy $106
Divorce recordsCatawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Civil Department4——
Birth certificatesCatawba County Register of Deeds - Vital Records7—Certified $10 each; uncertified $0.50; online orders add $3.50 convenience fee; other NC counties since 1971: $247
Death certificatesCatawba County Register of Deeds - Vital Records7—$10 per certified copy7
Probate and willsCatawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Estates/Juvenile Department4Search probate cases5—
Business names (DBA)Catawba County Register of Deeds3——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Catawba County are recorded by the Catawba County Register of Deeds.3

Online search
catawbarod.org2
Who runs it
Logan Systems, Inc.8
Years online
1842 to present (indexes and images)9
Recording fee
Statutory fees per linked fee PDF (not retrieved); $25.00 nonstandard document fee; $10 per additional reference in an assignment; $2 per party over 2010
How to order
View in office 8-5 Mon-Fri or online; mail requests need a correctly sized self-addressed stamped envelope9
Payment methods
Cash, business checks, debit/credit cards10

How deeds work in North Carolina

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Catawba County Tax Office (listing, appraisal and assessment) sets property values3; the Catawba County Tax Office (collection) bills and collects the tax2.

Appealing a value
Board of Equalization & Review via online appeal portal; next opportunity January 20272

How property tax works in North Carolina

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Catawba County Superior CourtFelonies, civil cases, estates (Clerk of Superior Court keeps superior and district court records)4Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court (NC Judicial Branch)portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal5
Catawba County District CourtMisdemeanors, family court, juvenile, child support, small civil4Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Civil Departmentportal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal5
Clerk note
Clerk of Court is part of the state court system, not a county department4

How North Carolina courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Catawba County Register of Deeds.3

Fee
License application $60.00; certified copy $106
How to apply
Apply online first, then in person by appointment (828) 465-15736

North Carolina marriage records, statewide

Birth certificates

Kept by the Catawba County Register of Deeds - Vital Records.7

Fee
Certified $10 each; uncertified $0.50; online orders add $3.50 convenience fee; other NC counties since 1971: $247
Coverage
Births in Catawba County; other NC births since 1971 by state application ($24)7
Who may order
Self, spouse, parents/step-parents, siblings, children/step-children, grandparents/grandchildren, persons with legal property-rights need, authorized agents (proof required)7
How to order
In person with photo ID, by mail, or online (getcertificatenow.com, +$3.50)7

Ordering a North Carolina birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Catawba County Register of Deeds - Vital Records.7

Fee
$10 per certified copy7
Coverage
Deaths in Catawba County only7

Ordering a North Carolina death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Estates/Juvenile Department.4

Finding a will or probate case in North Carolina

Voter records

Kept by the Catawba County Board of Elections.3

Historical records

Deeds
Land records from 18429

Good to know about Catawba County records

  • Real estate records online back to 1842, the year the county was established9
  • Documents scanned within one business day of recording9
  • Free recording and certified copies of military discharges (DD214)12
  • Free NC Property Notification email alerts when a document is filed under a registered name8
  • Free redaction of personal information from online ROD images on request (NCGS 132-1.8)8
  • Marriage license applications must be submitted online before an in-person appointment6

Office addresses, phones and hours

Catawba County Register of Deeds

Address
Catawba County Courthouse, 100 Government Drive, Dept C., Newton, NC 286588
Mail
100 Government Drive, Dept C., Newton, NC 286588
Phone
(828) 465-1573; fax (828) 465-19118
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except holidays9

Catawba County Tax Office (listing, appraisal and assessment)

Address
25 Government Drive, Newton, NC 286582
Mail
PO Box 368, Newton, NC 286582

Catawba County Tax Office (collection)

Address
25 Government Drive, Newton, NC 286582
Mail
PO Box 368, Newton, NC 286582

Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court (NC Judicial Branch)

Address
Justice Center, 100 Government Drive Dept. A, Newton, NC 286584
Phone
Receptionist (828) 695-6100; Criminal (828) 695-6102; Civil (828) 695-6103; Estates/Juvenile (828) 695-6104; Family Court (828) 695-61154

Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Civil Department

Address
100 Government Drive Dept. A, Newton, NC 286584

Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court - Estates/Juvenile Department

Address
100 Government Drive Dept. A, Newton, NC 286584

Catawba County Register of Deeds - Vital Records

Address
100 Government Drive, Dept C., Newton, NC 286588

Catawba County Board of Elections

Address
145 Government Drive, Newton, NC 2865811
Mail
PO Box 132, Newton, NC 2865811

Catawba County Sheriff's Office

Catawba County Geospatial Information Services (GIS)

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Catawba County?

The Catawba County Register of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: View in office 8-5 Mon-Fri or online; mail requests need a correctly sized self-addressed stamped envelope.39

How much is a birth certificate in Catawba County?

Certified $10 each; uncertified $0.50; online orders add $3.50 convenience fee; other NC counties since 1971: $24.7

How do I look up who owns a property in Catawba County?

Use the property search of the Catawba County Tax Office (listing, appraisal and assessment): catawbacountync.gov/…2

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Catawba County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 13 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. TaxCatawba County Government
  3. Catawba County home pageCatawba County Government
  4. Clerk of CourtCatawba County Government
  5. Criminal Background CheckNorth Carolina Judicial Branch
  6. Register of Deeds - MarriageCatawba County Government
  7. Register of Deeds - Vitals General InformationCatawba County Government
  8. Catawba County Register of Deeds Remote Access SiteLogan Systems, Inc. for Catawba County Register of Deeds
  9. Register of Deeds - Real EstateCatawba County Government
  10. Register of Deeds - Recording FeesCatawba County Government
  11. ElectionsCatawba County Government
  12. Register of DeedsCatawba County Government
  13. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau