The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Office is responsible for recording, indexing, and storing all real estate and business-related documents that are presented for registration. The office also issues marriage licenses, handles notary commissions and military discharge recordings, and provides certified copies of recorded documents, including birth and death records.
The Register of Deeds Office is the official repository for all public records related to real property located in Mecklenburg County. The office records, maintains, and safeguards these and other public records presented for registration. Real estate documents include real estate conveyances, deeds of trust and mortgages, powers of attorney, assumed names, separation agreements and maps/plats.
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Mecklenburg County, consisting of nine commissioners - six representing districts and three elected at-large. You can watch BOCC meetings live and view each meeting's agenda.
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About Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg County was formed in 1762 from the western part of Anson County and the first official governmental action took place in February 1763. The North Carolina State Constitution approved in 1868 gave the citizens of all counties the right to elect a Board of County Commissioners to govern them.
Mecklenburg County Recognized for Excellence in Communications in North Carolina Mecklenburg County Public Information recently received six awards for Excellence in Communications by NC3C, a statewide organization made up of city and county communications professionals.
The Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office is responsible for the discovery, listing and assessment of all County real and personal property. In addition, the office offers many property tax resources, including tax relief programs to qualified property owners.
SMBC’s announcement adds to the strong momentum driving business growth in Mecklenburg County, reinforcing the county's position as a premier destination for companies seeking long-term success. In 2025, Charlotte-Mecklenburg had its most successful recruitment year in more than a decade.
Mecklenburg County provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday in countless ways. From helping families in need to protecting the public’s health and even maintaining hundreds of acres of public park land, working here means you will have the chance to be a part of providing services for an amazingly diverse population.
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department is committed to staying informed of local child health trends to support the health of our youngest residents and their families. In February of 2026, as part of new efforts to make maternal child health data more accessible to the community, the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department released a new report on infant mortality. Infant ...
WFMY News2: Housing scam investigation reveals Register of Deeds not allowed to verify deeds due to state law
Housing scam investigation reveals Register of Deeds not allowed to verify deeds due to state law
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