Find Public Records in Buncombe County, North Carolina
This page lists public record sources in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Additional resources can be found on our North Carolina State Public Records page, on city pages, and on topic pages using the navigation above.
General information about Buncombe County
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Population: 215,680 Area: 656 sq. miles County Seat: Asheville |
Area Code(s): 828 Time Zone: Eastern |
Buncombe County is a county located in the mountain region of western North Carolina. It has an estimated population of 238,318 making it the third most populous county in North Carolina. Buncombe County includes parts of the Great Craggy Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. A section of the Eastern Continental Divide passes through it. Buncombe County is bordered by Madison County; Yancey County; McDowell County; Rutherford County; Henderson County; and Haywood County. The county was named for Edward Buncombe, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War, after being formed in 1791 from parts of Burke County and Rutherford County. There are 23 municipalities within Buncombe County. North Carolina's tenth-largest city, and Buncombe County's county seat, is the city of Asheville. It has an estimated population of 89,121, making it the 12th most populous city in North Carolina. Many cities in the area have undergone major overhauls in the past decades; however Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse downtown remains preserved with notable architecture, many art galleries, and distinctive restaurants. The links below provide access to a number of searchable public records and documents including property tax records, land records, genealogy records, election records, and other official records. [1][2][3][4]
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North Carolina Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general North Carolina court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in North Carolina.
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Buncombe County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Property Tax Search and Pay Property Taxes
Search Buncombe County property tax and assessment records or pay property taxes online.
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Tax Assessor, Collections, Delinquent Taxes and Tax Sales
Buncombe County Tax Office
Buncombe County Courthouse 35 Woodfin St., Room 307, Asheville, NC 28801 Phone (828)250-4910 |
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Recorded Document Search
Search Buncombe County recorded documents including consolidated real property, corporations, assumed names, deeds of trust, deaths, financing statements, marriages, and plats.
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Recorder, Register of Deeds
Buncombe County Register of Deeds
Room 226, Buncombe County Courthouse 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801 Phone (828)250-4302 Fax (828)250-4336 |
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Jail and Inmate Records
Search Buncombe County jail and inmate records through Vinelink.
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Sheriff and Jail
Buncombe County Sheriff and Jail
202 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801 Phone (828)250-4503 Jail Phone (828)250-4578 |
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Buncombe County Census Information Summary
Buncombe County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Sex Offender Registry
Search the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry.
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Contact Info
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records
View Buncombe County information about obtaining birth, death, and marriage records including record order form and online order form.
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Most Wanted Persons
View Buncombe County Sheriff most wanted persons by name including photos, last known address and charges.
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Restaurant Inspections
Search Buncombe County restaurant and other food service business inspection reports with free registration.
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Tax Foreclosure Sales
View Buncombe County information about tax foreclosure sales including property listings.
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Code of Ordinances
View Buncombe County code of ordinances including supplement history and enacted legislation not yet codified.
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Election Results
View Buncombe County election results by type of election from 1998 to present.
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Polling Locations
View Buncombe County polling locations through GIS maps.
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Department Directory
View Buncombe County department directory including email links.
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Government Jobs
View current listings for Buncombe County government job openings.
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GIS Maps
View Buncombe County GIS maps including zoning maps, imagery maps, cemeteries, environmental maps, and other maps.
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Permit Search
Search Buncombe County permits issued during previous six months.
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Bids
View Buncombe County bid opportunities including vendor registration.
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Meeting Minutes and Agendas
View Buncombe County Commission meeting minutes and agendas including video of meetings by date from 2011 to present.
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Voter and Election Information
View Buncombe County voter and election information including voter registration search.
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Campaign Finance Reports
View Buncombe County campaign finance reports by year and name from 2010 to present.
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North Carolina Unclaimed Property
View North Carolina Judicial Branch records of unclaimed property by county as submitted annually by the State Treasurer's Office.
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Inmate Records
Search North Carolina jail and inmate records through the Department of Corrections by name, offender number, or birth date.
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Marriage Licenses and Marriage Records
View Buncombe County information about obtaining marriage licenses and marriage records including online marriage license application.
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Surplus County Owned Property Sales
View Buncombe County information about surplus County owned property sales including list of properties.
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Ordinances
View Buncombe County ordinances including development ordinances, zoning ordinances, stormwater ordinances, flood prevention ordinances, and other ordinances.
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UCC Filings
View Buncombe County information about UCC filings.
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Buncombe County Public Library Resources
Search Buncombe County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
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Genealogy Records Search
Search Buncombe County genealogy records such as cemeteries, death records, divorce records, marriage records, obituaries, wills, probate records, and more.
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North Carolina Restaurant Inspection Search
Search North Carolina Division of Environmental Health restaurant inspection scores by county using restaurant name, date range, city or zip code. Results include restaurant name, address, inspection date, final score, grade, inspection id, and violations, if any.
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