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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Alamance County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Carolina state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Alamance County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Alamance County, North Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
183,040
Population
Census estimate
67,370
Households
Census estimate
$60,866
Median income
Annual household
$197,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Graham
County seat
In North Carolina
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Alamance County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Alamance County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Judgment Search The North Carolina Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Alamance County Sheriffs Office Alamance County, North Carolina Criminal Records | AlamanceR… |
| Wants & warrants | Alamance County Sheriff Department, NC Arrests, Warrant Look… Alamance County Sheriff Office, NC, Arrest Warrants Search |
| Property records | Alamance County Tax Department Alamance County Register of Deeds |
| Vital records | Alamance County NC Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death R… Vital Records – Alamance County Register of Deeds |
| Voter records | Registration and Records – Alamance County Board of Election… Voter Registration Information – Alamance County Board of El… |
| Professional licenses | Certified Copies – Alamance County Register of Deeds |
| Recorded documents | Recording – Alamance County Register of Deeds |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Alamance County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Alamance County Records
2026
Alamance County official government portal active
The official Alamance County government website at www.alamance-nc.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Alamance County court records portal verified
State court system links for Alamance County verified against the North Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Alamance County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Alamance County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Alamance County property records online
Alamance County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Alamance County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Alamance County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Alamance County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the North Carolina statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the North Carolina state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Alamance County Records
❌ Myth: "Alamance County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Alamance County are held by the North Carolina state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Alamance County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Alamance County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Carolina state repository has verified, current Alamance County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Alamance County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Alamance County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.alamance-nc.com — Official Alamance County government website
- www.nccourts.gov — Court records — official source
- sheriff.alamancecountync.gov — Criminal records — official source
- tax.alamancecountync.gov — Property records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- elections.alamancecountync.gov — Voter records — official source
- rod.alamancecountync.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Alamance County & North Carolina Records
For records not specific to Alamance County, use North Carolina's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 North Carolina statewide record systems:
- North Carolina Court Records →
- North Carolina Criminal Records →
- North Carolina Property Records →
- North Carolina Vital Records →
- North Carolina Voter Records →
- North Carolina Wants & Warrants →
- North Carolina Licenses →
- North Carolina Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
North Carolina statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Alamance County, North Carolina
Alamance County is located in north-central North Carolina. The county seat is Graham (official site: http://www.alamance-nc.com/).
- Population: 183,040
- Households: 67,370
- Median household income: $60,866
- Median home value: $197,700
- Below poverty line: 14.2%
- Land area: 423.5 sq mi
- Population density: 432.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 39
Alamance County Geographic Information Systems – GIS
Official Free
Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages · Please note that the maps provided on the following pages are provided ...
Alamance County Commissioners
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Government · About Alamance County Government · County Commissioners · County Manager · Departments · Alamance County Departments · About Us · About Alamance County · e-Services · Online Services · Co
Judgment Search
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The North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Search court records, find court dates, and make payments. Browse our county directory to find a local courthouse to visit or contact.
Alamance County | North Carolina Judicial Branch
Official Free
Find out more about paying court fees, fines, and traffic citations in Alamance County. View civil court calendars. View criminal court calendars. Find your local GAL program. Search Portal by name, citation number, county, and more. Search statewide judicial forms by keyword, form number, and more. Find online services for court records, File & Serve, Guide & File, make payments, request interpreter, and more.
Alamance County Sheriffs Office
Official Free
Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages · Please note that the maps provided on the following pages are provided ...
Sex Offenders
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
Alamance County Sheriff Department, NC Arrests, Warrant Lookup
Official Free
To keep the community informed and involved, the Alamance County Sheriff's Department maintains a 'Most Wanted' list.
Alamance County Detention Center | ICE
Official Free
<strong>Alamance County Detention Center</strong> Detainee’s full name and A-number 109 S. Maple St. Graham, North Carolina 27253
🌐 ice.gov
Alamance County NC Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Alamance County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. Contact details and address here.
Vital Records – Alamance County Register of Deeds
Official Free
Connect with Alamance County Government · Register of Deeds Home · Recording · Recording · Recording Standards · Fee Schedule · Deeds Search · Assumed Business Names (ABN) Vital Records · Vital Records · Certified Copies · Obtain a Marriage License ·
NCDHHS: DPH: NC Vital Records: Order a Certificate
Official Free
For example, in the case of death of a resident of North Carolina that occurred in a county other than the county of residence, the county where the death occurred would be the correct RODs office from which to obtain a death certificate (not the RODs office in the county of residence). In most cases, certificates can be obtained from the Register of Deeds on the same day. Note: NC Vital Records ...
Registration and Records – Alamance County Board of Elections
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Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages · Please note that the maps provided on the following pages are provided ...
Voter Registration Information – Alamance County Board of Elections
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Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages · Please note that the maps provided on the following pages are provided ...
Voter Search
Official Free
Click a voter’s name to view that voter’s information. Try searching without a year of birth. Try searching without a middle initial. Search a previous county of residence. Search ALL counties. Search with voter's previous name. Select the “Removed or Denied” Voter Status checkbox.
Alamance County Tax Department
Official Free
Connect with Alamance County Government · Tax Department Home · General Information · General Information · Contact Us · Administration Division · Appraisal Section · Board of Equalization & Review · Personal Property Section · Appeal Individual Personal Property Value · Registered Motor Vehicles (RMV) Collections Division · Land Records ...
Alamance County Register of Deeds
Official Free
Connect with Alamance County Government · Register of Deeds Home · Recording · Recording · Recording Standards · Fee Schedule · Deeds Search · Assumed Business Names (ABN) Vital Records · Vital Records · Certified Copies · Obtain a Marriage License ·
Certified Copies – Alamance County Register of Deeds
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Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages · Please note that the maps provided on the following pages are provided ...
Recording – Alamance County Register of Deeds
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Alamance County has offices spread throughout the county, representing the departments that provide services to the citizens. You can find maps to these locations and basic contact information over the following pages · Please note that the maps provided on the following pages are provided ...
eRecording Counties – North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds
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eRecording Documents – Click here for a map showing the counties that are e-recording and the type of documents they are accepting in their county.
🌐 ncard.us
Alamance County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Cemeteries & Burials
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Reports and listing already provided by the Business Registration Division as well as interactive reports where you can enter the search parameters on historical public records. The Secretary of State in North Carolina does not have authority over elections or voter registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Alamance County?
Alamance County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the The North Carolina Judicial Branch portal: https://www.nccourts.gov/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in North Carolina?
Yes — in North Carolina, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are North Carolina marriage records public?
Marriage records in North Carolina are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a North Carolina background check?
North Carolina background checks are handled by the North Carolina SBI. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.