Onslow County, North Carolina, has seven municipalities. In Onslow County, NC, property records detail ownership, transfers, and legal descriptions of real estate, playing a vital role in verifying land ownership and determining property tax assessments.

In Onslow County, NC, the average home rent is $1,204, while the average current home value is $210,688 and the median household income is $63,232. The average property tax rate is 0.66% for county residents.

Property records such as deeds, mortgages, leases, liens, and plats are recorded and maintained by the Register of Deeds. Interested individuals seeking access to these records can visit the Register of Deeds in person or contact the office via phone, fax, or mail a request.

For a convenient option, employ the eSearch platform. This user-friendly platform allows the public to search for specific property records online using index criteria such as names, property details, book and page numbers, date ranges, and more, making the retrieval efficient and accessible.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records in Onslow County, NC, vary. For uncertified copies, the cost is $0.10 per page if received in-house and $1 per copy if requested by mail. If a document needs to be certified, the fee is $5 for the first page and $2 for each subsequent page.

For zoning verification on properties within unincorporated areas of Onslow County, contact the Planning and Development Department. For properties inside municipality limits, contact the specific municipal planning authorities to inquire about zoning matters within their jurisdiction.