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Davidson County, North Carolina public records

In Davidson County, deeds are recorded by the Davidson County Register of Deeds; property values come from the Davidson County Tax Department; court files are kept by the Davidson 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. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Davidson County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsDavidson County Register of Deeds5Search deeds23Free searchCertified copy fee: $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page4
Property values and ownersDavidson County Tax Department5Property search6—
Property tax billsDavidson County Tax Collector's Office5Tax bill search6—
Court casesDavidson County Clerk of Superior Court7Superior Court and District Court8Copies $2.00 first page of each document, $0.25 each additional page; certificate under seal $3.00 (G.S. 7A-308, statewide)9
Marriage recordsDavidson County Register of Deeds5——
Divorce recordsDavidson County Clerk of Superior Court7——
Birth certificatesDavidson County Register of Deeds5—$10 per certified copy4
Death certificatesDavidson County Register of Deeds5—$10 per certified copy4
Probate and willsDavidson County Clerk of Superior Court7——
Business names (DBA)Davidson County Register of Deeds5—Assumed Business Name filing $26.00 at the Register of Deeds (mail to PO Box 464, Lexington, NC 27293 with SASE)3

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Davidson County are recorded by the Davidson County Register of Deeds.5

Online search
davidsondeeds.com/…2Free search
Cost
Free3
Years online
Indexed from 1984 to current; contact the office for records before 19842
Certified copy fee
$5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page4
Recording fee
Deeds and other documents $26 for 1-15 pages, $4 each additional page; deeds of trust and mortgages $64 for 1-35 pages, $4 each additional page; plats $21 per page4
How to order
Search and print online; for help or pre-1984 records call or visit the Register of Deeds (336-242-2150); recordings by e-recording or mail3
Tax certification
Since March 1, 2019 the Register of Deeds will not record a deed transferring real property unless the Tax Administrator certifies no delinquent taxes (or the deed carries the closing-attorney statement)3

How deeds work in North Carolina

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Davidson County Tax Department (Tax Assessor) sets property values5; the Davidson County Tax Collector's Office (Tax Collections) bills and collects the tax5.

Property search
taxsearch.co.davidson.nc.us (Real Estate Search: owner, parcel, address, PIN, sales)6
Appealing a value
Informal appeal to the county appraiser (link on the Appraising page); 2026 tax year appeal deadline December 31, 202611
Tax bills
Bills mailed in July; due September 1, payable through January 5 without interest; 1.5% discount in July and 1% in August12
Revaluation
Last revaluation took effect in 2021; the county's revaluation page is titled '2026 PROPERTY REVALUATION - POSTPONED UNTIL 2027'1314

How property tax works in North Carolina

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court and District Court (NC Judicial Branch), Davidson County Courthouse, Lexington (plus Thomasville Branch)Felony and misdemeanor criminal, civil, family/divorce, estates, special proceedingsDavidson County Clerk of Superior Court (NC Judicial Branch; Superior and District Court records, estates)portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal Statewide Portal (eCourts) for online case search; free public terminals at any clerk's office8
Fees
Copies $2.00 first page of each document, $0.25 each additional page; certificate under seal $3.00 (G.S. 7A-308, statewide)9

Criminal records and background checks

Certified check
$25 certified county criminal record search at the Clerk of Superior Court (Form AOC-CR-314)8
Inmates
Sheriff's Office active inmate list on davidsoncountysheriffsnc.org15

How North Carolina courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Davidson County Register of Deeds.5

Marriage license
Issued by the Register of Deeds; $60; apply online then call for an appointment; valid 60 days4
Copies
$10 per certified copy16

North Carolina marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Clerk of Superior Court in the county where filed holds the decree; NC Vital Records holds certificates 1958 to present17

North Carolina divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Davidson County Register of Deeds for births in Davidson County; also NC Vital Records16

Fee
$10 per certified copy4
Who may order
Registrant, spouse, parent/step-parent, sibling/step-sibling, child/step-child, grandparent/grandchild, a person seeking a legal determination of personal or property rights, or an authorized agent/attorney; ID required. Uncertified copies open to public inspection16
Online
Online orders through ncvitals.com (linked by the Register of Deeds); mailed by regular U.S. Mail16

Ordering a North Carolina birth certificate

Death certificates

Davidson County Register of Deeds for deaths in Davidson County; also NC Vital Records18

Fee
$10 per certified copy4

Ordering a North Carolina death certificate

Probate records and wills

Clerk of Superior Court; wills filed after death become public record19

Finding a will or probate case in North Carolina

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Davidson County Register of Deeds.5

Fee
Assumed Business Name filing $26.00 at the Register of Deeds (mail to PO Box 464, Lexington, NC 27293 with SASE)3

Voter records

Kept by the Davidson County Board of Elections.5

File
Davidson County voter registration file (ZIP) from NC State Board of Elections: s3.amazonaws.com/…20

Historical records

Tax lists
Historic tax lists 1827-1837 as PDFs on the Register of Deeds pages21
Maps
Historical county maps (1868, 1890, 1908, 1910, 1915, 1938) linked to UNC digital collections; Lexington Public Library Genealogy Department 336-242-293522

Good to know about Davidson County records

  • Deeds are not accepted for recording unless the Tax Administrator certifies no delinquent taxes (from March 1, 2019, under G.S. 161-31 and a 2018 commissioners' resolution), unless a closing attorney's statement is on the deed.3
  • Online real estate index covers 1984 to current; older records need help from the office.2
  • The Register of Deeds posts scanned county tax lists from 1827-1837.21
  • The Register of Deeds offers a free fraud alert signup for recorded documents.2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Davidson County Register of Deeds

Address
110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 272923
Mail
203 W Second Street, P.O. Box 464, Lexington, NC 272933
Phone
336-242-2150; fax 336-238-23183
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; recording 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (except county holidays)16

Davidson County Tax Department (Tax Assessor)

Address
Governmental Building, 913 Greensboro Street, 3rd Floor Suite 303, Lexington, NC 2729223
Mail
P.O. Box 1617, Lexington, NC 2729323
Phone
336-242-2160; fax 336-242-285123
Hours
Lexington office Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Denton office Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM23

Davidson County Tax Collector's Office (Tax Collections)

Address
913 Greensboro Street, 3rd Floor Suite 303, Lexington, NC 2729212
Mail
Davidson County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 1577, Lexington, NC 27293 (tax payments)12
Phone
336-242-2180; fax 336-243-2894 (as listed in the Collections page contact box)12

Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court (NC Judicial Branch; Superior and District Court records, estates)

Address
Davidson County Courthouse, 110 West Center St, Lexington, NC 27292 (a Thomasville Branch courthouse also exists)24
Mail
Davidson County Courthouse, PO Box 1064, Lexington, NC 2729324
Phone
(336) 242-6701 (courthouse main)24
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM24

Davidson County Board of Elections

Address
945 N Main Street, Lexington, NC 2729225
Phone
336-242-2190; fax 336-242-219925

Davidson County Sheriff's Office

Address
2511 East US Hwy 64, Lexington, NC 2729215
Phone
336-242-2105; non-emergency 336-249-013115

Davidson County Health Department, Vital Records (local registrar; registers births and deaths)

Address
915 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 2729218
Phone
336-242-2340; fax 336-236-753218

Davidson County GIS (WebGIS hub)

Records that are not online: public records requests

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Davidson County Register of Deeds keeps deed records. Certified copies: $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.54

Can I search Davidson County land records online for free?

Yes. The official search: davidsondeeds.com/…32

How much is a birth certificate in Davidson County?

$10 per certified copy.4

Where do I get a divorce decree in Davidson County?

Clerk of Superior Court in the county where filed holds the decree; NC Vital Records holds certificates 1958 to present.17

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

Use the property search of the Davidson County Tax Department (Tax Assessor): taxsearch.co.davidson.nc.us6

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 Davidson 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. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Online Services (Register of Deeds)Davidson County Register of Deedschecked November 4, 2026
  3. Register of DeedsDavidson County Register of Deedschecked November 4, 2026
  4. Recording Fee ScheduleDavidson County Register of Deedschecked November 4, 2026
  5. Site MapDavidson Countychecked November 4, 2026
  6. Davidson County Basic Search (property records and tax bills)Davidson County Tax Officechecked November 4, 2026
  7. Davidson County | North Carolina Judicial BranchNorth Carolina Judicial Branchchecked November 4, 2026
  8. Criminal Background Check | North Carolina Judicial BranchNorth Carolina Judicial Branchchecked November 4, 2026
  9. G.S. 7A-308NC General Assemblychecked November 4, 2026
  10. Davidson County, NC official websiteDavidson Countychecked November 4, 2026
  11. AppraisingDavidson County Tax Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  12. CollectionsDavidson County Tax Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  13. 2026 Property Revaluation - Postponed until 2027Davidson County Tax Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  14. 2026 PROPERTY REVALUATION - ***POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 *** | Davidson County, NCDavidson County, NCchecked November 8, 2026
  15. Davidson County Sheriff's Office homeDavidson County Sheriff's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  16. Birth, Death & Marriage RecordsDavidson County Register of Deedschecked November 4, 2026
  17. NCDHHS: DPH: NC Vital Records: DivorceNC DHHS Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  18. Vital Records (Health Department)Davidson County Health Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  19. Estates | North Carolina Judicial BranchNorth Carolina Judicial Branchchecked November 4, 2026
  20. Voter Registration Data | NCSBENC State Board of Electionschecked November 4, 2026
  21. Tax ListsDavidson County Register of Deedschecked November 4, 2026
  22. Historical MapsDavidson County Register of Deedschecked November 4, 2026
  23. Tax AssessorDavidson County Tax Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  24. Davidson County Courthouse | North Carolina Judicial BranchNorth Carolina Judicial Branchchecked November 4, 2026
  25. Board of ElectionsDavidson County Board of Electionschecked November 4, 2026
  26. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026