Population
559K
County Seat
Greensboro
Libraries
10
Schools
132
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Guilford County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Carolina state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Guilford County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Guilford County, North Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
558,816
Population
Census estimate
212,825
Households
Census estimate
$62,880
Median income
Annual household
$215,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Greensboro
County seat
In North Carolina
Guilford County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Guilford County Records at a Glance

Record typeGuilford County verified sources
Court recordsJudgment Search
Person County | North Carolina Judicial Branch
Criminal recordsExternal Links - Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers
Legal Process | Guilford County
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Guilford County state portal below
Property recordsPROPERTY SERVICE CHART _________________________________
GIS Online Services | Guilford County
Vital recordsMarriage License | Guilford County
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Guilford County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Guilford County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Guilford County state portal below
Guilford County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records3Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records5Vital records1Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Guilford County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Guilford County Records

2026
Guilford County official government portal active
The official Guilford County government website at www.guilfordcountync.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Guilford County court records portal verified
State court system links for Guilford County verified against the North Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Guilford County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Guilford County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Guilford County property records online
Guilford County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Guilford County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Guilford County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Guilford 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 Guilford County Records

❌ Myth: "Guilford County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Guilford 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 Guilford 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 Guilford County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Carolina state repository has verified, current Guilford County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Guilford County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Guilford 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)

Related — Guilford County & North Carolina Records

For records not specific to Guilford County, use North Carolina's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 North Carolina statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in North Carolina: Granville · Greene · Halifax · Harnett · Haywood

About Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County is located in north-central North Carolina. The county seat is Greensboro (official site: https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/).

  • Households: 212,825
  • Median household income: $62,880
  • Median home value: $215,700
  • Below poverty line: 15.1%
  • Land area: 646.0 sq mi
  • Population density: 865.1 people / sq mi
NC Judicial Branch Civil and Criminal Calendars
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Civil and Criminal Calendars for North Carolina Judicial Branch
Guilford County SO Police To Citizen - Inmates catalog
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Guilford County Slavery Deeds
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Records of Slavery Deeds from 1774 to 1826
Notes Summary - County Real Property Data
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Value subject to change, property assessment under review
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PROPERTY SERVICE CHART _________________________________
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public use. Guilford County makes · no warranty to its accuracy; all · data sets and maps are for · geographical representation · only. Date: 2/28/2025 · Address: 3709 Randleman Road · Permit #: 23-11-SNHR-00791 · Issuer's Initials: DWJ ·
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GIS Online Services | Guilford County
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An official website of the State of North Carolina An official website of NC How you know · State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Services are web-based applications and tools. They offer seamless access to Guilford County's geospatial data, mapping, and spatial analysis capabilities over the internet.
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Underground Storage Tanks and Compliance | Guilford County
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Our Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program enforces the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapters 2N and 2L . Our staff enforces the UST regulations of North Carolina through a memorandum with NC Department of Natural Resources (DENR), Waste Management Division.
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Titlesearcher.com - The Leader in Online Land Record Retrieval
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In the case of multiple counties the first county uses the Primary cost and each additional county applies the Additional cost. Pay As You Go Services You can start a pay as you go account with an initial deposit of $5.00 by using a credit card. Document images that are retrieved will be $2.00 each.
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GIS Data Viewer
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Guilford County GIS mapping, North Carolina, NC, Property, Parcel. This is a general purpose mapping website for property information and other map types .
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WebFeePay.com
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These contracts enable Webfeepay.com to collect and process citizens' tax and other payments on behalf of these entities. Because we work directly with the government agency, your payment is made securely and swiftly, with no delay in processing. Local payments include everything from property and real estate taxes to utility bills to parking and traffic citations.
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Judgment Search
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Person County | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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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. Includes Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Vance, and Warren counties.
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Guilford County | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Find out more about paying court fees, fines and traffic citation in Guilford 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.
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North Carolina Offender Registry
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The NSOPW mobile application provides users with information about registered sex offenders that have residential, employment, or school addresses that are within a close proximity of the mobile device running the app. Searches can be conducted nationally using a ¼ mile, ½ mile, or 1-mile ...
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External Links - Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers
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» Facebook - Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers · » Twitter - Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers · » Greensboro Police Department · » Guilford County Sheriff's Office · » City of Greensboro · » High Point Crime Stoppers · 𝕏 Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers Navigate360 © 2024 All Rights Reserved ·
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Legal Process | Guilford County
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The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Legal Process Division consists of the Warrant Squad, Civil Process Section, and Records Section. They are also responsible for maintaining domestic violence orders, concealed carry permits, and maintains the county’s sex offender registry.
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Special Operations | Guilford County
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The Team utilizes specialized equipment, training and personnel that separate it from standard recreational diving. The Team is currently comprised of sworn and non-sworn members from the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. All members of the team are required to be certified through PADI. Training is conducted on a monthly basis that covers basic skills, search/recovery techniques and emergency drills. In North Carolina ...
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Marriage License | Guilford County
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Applicants must show their valid ID, provide their social security number and sign the marriage license at the Guilford County Register of Deeds office . Per North Carolina law, all applicants must provide their Social Security number. If ineligible for a Social Security Number, an affidavit ...
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NCDHHS: DPH: NC Vital Records: Research
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See the National Center for Health for Vital Records. Born Outside the United States: If a person was born outside the United States, but their parents were United States citizens at the time of the birth, see U.S. Department of State. For records dated earlier than those found in our office: Birth Certificates: For births before 1913, contact the Register of Deeds office in the county where the birth occurred. Do not contact North Carolina Vital
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Voter Registration Statistics
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Citizen Self Service
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Guilford County Planning & Development Department inspection records and building permits.
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North Carolina Registers of Deeds – North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds
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Government | Guilford County
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Located in the picturesque Piedmont area of North Carolina , Guilford County is home to myriad areas and communities in which to live, work, learn, and play – from the thriving urban centers of Greensboro and High Point, to bustling suburbs, unique small towns, rural communities, and local farms.
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Guilford County - View Inspections
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North Carolina Health Department restaurant inspection results and restaurant grades for Guilford County.
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Code of Ordinances | Guilford County, NC - Municode Library
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Community Crime Map - Neighborhood Watch Unsubscribe
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Guilford County?
Guilford County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the Person County | North Carolina Judicial Branch portal: https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/person-county. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in North Carolina?
Yes. Active warrants in North Carolina appear on name-based criminal background checks through the North Carolina SBI system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.
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.