Population
263K
County Seat
Monroe
Libraries
4
Schools
53
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Carolina state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, North Carolina — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
263,386
Population
Census estimate
80,271
Households
Census estimate
$95,533
Median income
Annual household
$336,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Monroe
County seat
In North Carolina
Criminal records
5 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Judgment Search Legal Community | North Carolina Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Union County Arrests & Incidents Union County Sheriff's Daily Bulletin |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Property records | Union County GISWeb Taxes & Property | Union County, NC |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.unioncountync.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the North Carolina judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union 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 Union County Records
❌ Myth: "Union County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Union 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 Union 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 Union County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Carolina state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Union 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.unioncountync.gov — Official Union County government website
- www.nccourts.gov — Court records — official source
- sheriff.unioncountync.gov — Criminal records — official source
- gisweb1.unioncountync.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & North Carolina Records
For records not specific to Union 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 Union County, North Carolina
Union County is located in south-central North Carolina. The county seat is Monroe (official site: http://www.co.union.nc.us/).
- Households: 80,271
- Median household income: $95,533
- Median home value: $336,600
- Below poverty line: 6.8%
- Land area: 632.7 sq mi
- Population density: 416.3 people / sq mi
Register of Deeds | Union County, NC
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Our office also records and issues birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, marriage licenses, military discharges, and maintains the records of notary public commissions . The Register of Deeds office acts as a recording office only. North Carolina General Statutes ...
Union County Arrests & Incidents
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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.
Union County Sheriff's Daily Bulletin
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Union County Sheriff's Daily Bulletin
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Union County Sheriff's Daily Bulletin
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Union County, NC - Sheriff | Home Sheriff
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Sheriff Eddie Cathey has been in law enforcement for more than 45 years. He grew up in western North Carolina but has lived all around the state during his years with the Highway Patrol. He was elected Sheriff of Union County and was sworn in on December 1, 2002.
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 ...
Judgment Search
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Legal Community | North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Browse our county directory to find a local courthouse to visit or contact. Find online services, including File & Serve, citation services, and court collections and payments. A free online service to help users prepare court documents to file for certain case types. Find civil and criminal calendars by county and court type.
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.
Union County Sheriff's Daily Bulletin
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Taxes & Property | Union County, NC
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The duty of the Revenue Division of the Tax Administrator's Office is to collect revenues in accordance with Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes. View tax bills and records on the Union County tax collection payment search page .
NCDHHS: DPH: NC Vital Records: Order a Certificate
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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 ...
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.
Links – North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds
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North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds > Links · Business forms – Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Business Information Systems – i3 Verticals · CDC-National Center for Health Statistics (Where to Write for a Vital Record) Civic Federal Credit Union ·
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Union County Sheriff's Daily Bulletin
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Codes
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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 Union County?
Union County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the Legal Community | North Carolina Judicial Branch portal: https://www.nccourts.gov/legal-community. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in North Carolina?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most North Carolina counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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 Union 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.