Haywood County, NC Public Records

In adherence to North Carolina's public records law, Haywood County grants the general public access to public records provided the information is not confidential or sealed. Public records typically include but are not limited to vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, court records, arrest records, jail records, election results, and property records. The public can access public records by submitting a request in person or online to the custodian of the record required. All vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, are issued by the Haywood County Register of Deeds. Applicants can apply for a certified copy of their birth or a loved one's death certificate at the Register of Deeds Office in Waynesville. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In Haywood County, land records are issued by the Tax Administration Office. Anyone who wishes to obtain land records or related documents may visit the Tax Administration Office in Waynesville. Other records, such as court and arrest records, are maintained by the county's Clerk of the Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office, respectively.