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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Pender 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.
Pender County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Pender County, North Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
70,077
Population
Census estimate
23,258
Households
Census estimate
$74,538
Median income
Annual household
$240,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Burgaw
County seat
In North Carolina
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Pender County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Pender County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Judgment Search Pender County | North Carolina Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Pender County, North Carolina Criminal Records | PenderRecor… Pender County, North Carolina Inmate Search | PenderRecords.… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Pender County state portal below |
| Property records | Pendercountync Real Estate Property Taxes |
| Vital records | Pender County NC Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Rec… Pender County, North Carolina Public Records Lookup | Pender… |
| Voter records | Pender County Board of Elections | Pender County, NC Voting Information | Pender County, NC |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Pender County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Pender County, North Carolina Property Records | PenderRecor… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Pender County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Pender County Records
2026
Pender County official government portal active
The official Pender County government website at www.pendercountync.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Pender County court records portal verified
State court system links for Pender County verified against the North Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Pender County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Pender County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Pender County property records online
Pender County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Pender County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Pender County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Pender 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 Pender County Records
❌ Myth: "Pender County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Pender 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 Pender 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 Pender County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Carolina state repository has verified, current Pender County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Pender County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Pender 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.pendercountync.gov — Official Pender County government website
- www.nccourts.gov — Court records — official source
- penderrecords.us — Criminal records — official source
- gis.pendercountync.gov — Property records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- pendercountync.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Pender County & North Carolina Records
For records not specific to Pender 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 Pender County, North Carolina
Pender County is located in the southeastern coast of North Carolina. The county seat is Burgaw (official site: https://www.pendercountync.gov/).
- Population: 70,077
- Households: 23,258
- Median household income: $74,538
- Median home value: $240,800
- Below poverty line: 11.7%
- Land area: 871.3 sq mi
- Population density: 80.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 16
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Real Estate Property Taxes
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Land Records / Mapping | Pender County, NC
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In addition to the ownership information, the county cadastral maps contain property boundaries, road right-of-way, acreage, municipal boundaries, recent easements, and lot dimensions. Both the ownership data and the cadastral maps are maintained for assessment purposes and are based on recorded documentation.
Judgment Search
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Pender County | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Find out more information about the Pender County Courthouse. 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.
Sex Offenders
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
Pender County NC Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
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The Pender County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
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
Pender County Board of Elections | Pender County, NC
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The Board of Elections has the legal and moral responsibility for protecting the will of the people; protecting democracy as a concept and form of government; and for establishing fairness and equity for all in the process of self governance. This department is the first step in democracy by providing efficient, fair, and open elections. The Board of Elections has the overall responsibility for the administration of voter registration, the electoral process, and campaign finance disclosure.
Voting Information | Pender County, NC
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Any person who is registered to vote in North Carolina can vote an absentee-by-mail ballot or an absentee-in person ballot at an Early voting site in their county during the designated absentee voting periods before the day of the Election. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina.
Voter Search - NCSBE
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Search for voter details, including jurisdictions, polling place, sample ballot when available, absentee ballot information, and voter history · If you've tried the hints above and cannot find your registration, please contact your county board of elections.
North Carolina Registers of Deeds – North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds
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NC SOS business search.
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Pender Correctional Institution | NC DAC
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Mailing Address: <strong>Box 1058, Burgaw, NC 28425</strong> Street Address: 906 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone: (910) 259-8735 County: Pender Offender capacity: 768 Facility type: Male - M
Request a Public Record | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Find options to make a Judicial Branch records request depending on the type of record. Options may include online, by mail, or in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Pender County?
Pender County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the Pender County | North Carolina Judicial Branch portal: https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/pender-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.
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.
Are Pender County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.