What Are Cary Public Records?
Cary public records are all non-confidential papers, tapes, photographs, and other documentary materials of any form that contain information on the conduct and activities of agencies, departments, and other government units in the city. These records do not include information that is under statutory restrictions such as:
- Trade secrets
- Records of criminal investigations and law enforcement agency recordings
- Sensitive public security information
- Records sealed by court order
- Juvenile, medical, and mental health records
- Sections that reveal the account details, passwords, and sensitive identifying information of an individual
Cary Crime Statistics
According to the crime report of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Town of Cary indexed a total of 1,796 offenses in 2018, broken down into 125 violent crimes and 1,671 property crimes. Violent crimes consisted of 20 rapes, 37 robberies, 68 aggravated assaults, and zero murders. Meanwhile, property crimes comprised five arsons, 63 motor vehicle thefts, 248 burglaries, and 1,360 larceny thefts, the most recurring offense in that year.
Contrastingly, the statistics for 2017 reveal that Cary recorded 1,906 offenses, divided into 121 violent crimes and 1,785 property crimes. Violent crimes consisted of 15 rapes, 42 robberies, 64 aggravated assaults, and zero murders. On the other hand, property crimes comprised 10 cases of arson, 72 motor vehicle thefts, 276 burglaries, and 1,437 larceny thefts, the most recurring offense in that year.
In comparison, the statistics reveal that there was an approximate 5.8% decline in indexed crimes between 2017 and 2018, despite the 3.3% increase in violent crimes. This is due to the decreases witnessed in every category of property crimes, resulting in a total of 6.4% decline in violent crimes.
Are Cary Criminal Records Public?
Not all Cary criminal records are available to the public. However, individuals and authorized agencies may conduct personal and employment/licensing background checks, respectively, through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). Download, fill, and submit or mail request forms to:
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Information and Identification Section
Attention: Applicant Unit – Right to Review
3320 Garner Road
P.O. Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Interested persons may also conduct public background checks through the North Carolina Judicial Branch by submitting or mailing request forms to the Clerk of the Superior Court in Wake County.
Note: NCSBI checks cost $14, while criminal case information cost $25
How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Cary Police Department is responsible for gathering and maintaining records pertaining to crime prevention, incidents, intervention, and investigations in the city, which is processed through the Records Management System. According to the state's Public Records Law, information concerning violations of law reported to the public law enforcement agency, including descriptions of arrest, charges, and indictments are public, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Therefore, individuals may obtain Cary arrest records upon in-person, mailed, or online queries to official custodians. Records may include information such as:
- Date and time of the offense
- Location and nature of the crime
- Circumstances of arrests
- Name, age, and sex of alleged offender
Individuals may obtain police reports on accidents, arrests, and incidents that occurred in the city from 2014 till date online through the Police 2 Citizen website provided by the Cary Police Department. Records are also obtainable in person at 120 Wilkinson Avenue during office hours or via phone requests to (919) 460-4902 (with report number) and (919) 469-4021 (without report number). For county or statewide records, direct requests to the Wake County Sheriff or State Bureau of Investigation.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Cary
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation gathers and manages a statewide registry of convicted and registered sex offenders. Interested persons may obtain information on sex offenders in the Town of Cary by conducting searches by name, age, sex registration numbers, zip code, city, county, map location (latitude and longitude), and registration status. Search results will provide a listing of close matches with available details such as:
- Mugshot
- Full name
- Aliases
- Date of birth
- Predator status
- Address, including city, county, state, and zip code
- Physical descriptions and body markings
- Sex registration number
How to Find Cary Inmate Records
There are no jails within the territory of the Town of Cary. Hence obtaining information on arrested or incarcerated residents may depend on the county where the arresting agency or detention facility is located. Individuals may obtain inmate records from the inmate inquiry page County Sheriff website or by directing requests to the detention facilities located at:
John H. Baker, Jr. Public Safety Center
330 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 856-6900
Fax: (919) 856-6874
Wake County Detention Center
3301 Hammond Road,
Raleigh, NC 27610
Phone: (919) 773-7930
Information that may facilitate search includes the inmate’s name, arrest number, date of birth, and other related details.
How Do I Visit An Inmate in Cary Town Jail?
Family, friends and other interested persons who wish to see inmates in the Wake County Detention Facility may make onsite video visits at 3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh. All visits must be pre-scheduled 24 hours beforehand by calling (919) 857-9103 on Mondays to Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inmates can receive one 30-minute visit weekly and a single one-hour special visit monthly from an individual visitor. All visitors must provide valid photo identification cards and adhere to the jail’s visitation policy. Violations of rules on dress codes and the smuggling of contrabands may result in termination of visiting privilege or criminal charges.
Court Records
Cary court records refer to all papers, tapes, photographs, files, and other documentary materials that contain information on court cases and administrative actions that happen in courts within the city’s jurisdiction. These include documentation like dockets, e-fillings, transcripts of proceedings, and so on.
Locations of Courts in Cary
The 10th Judicial District in Wake County has jurisdiction over court cases concerning the Town of Cary. The courts that make of this district include:
Wake County Superior Court
Wake County Justice Center
300 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Wake County Superior Court
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street Mall,
P.O. Box 351,
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Wake County District Court
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street Mall,
P.O. Box 351
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Phone: (919) 792-4875 (Family Court)
Fax: (919) 792-4876 (Family Court)
Wake County District Court
Wake County Justice Center
300 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Are Cary Court Records Public?
Cary court records are public unless otherwise prohibited by law or court order. Examples of documents and information that are exempted from public disclosure include records of criminal investigations, trial preparation materials, records of closed cases, sealed documents, and so on. In some cases, the court redacts the confidential information or sections from copies given to unauthorized requesters.
Can You Look Up a Cary Court Case Online?
Members of the public can obtain information on the date, time, location, and citation number of upcoming court cases online by using the search tool provided by the North Carolina Judicial Branch. Individuals may also look up Cary court case details by using the public self-service terminal located at the Court Clerk Office in Wake County. Users may conduct searches by using the case number, defendant’s name, and other related descriptions.
How to Obtain Cary Civil Court Case Records
Persons interested in obtaining copies of Cary civil court case records may visit the clerk of the court where proceedings took place to make queries or mail completed request forms to:
Wake County Justice Center
300 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Or
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street Mall,
P.O. Box 351,
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 792-4000
The clerk may require requesters to provide specific details of the case, like the filing date and party names, as well as pay the actual cost of searching, duplicating, and mailing copies of the requested record.
How to Obtain Cary Criminal Court Records
Persons interested in obtaining copies of Cary criminal court case records may visit the clerk of the court where proceedings took place to make queries or mail completed request forms to:
Wake County Justice Center
300 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Or
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street Mall,
P.O. Box 351,
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 792-4000
The clerk may require requesters to provide specific details of the case, like the filing date and party names, as well as pay the actual cost of searching, duplicating, and mailing copies of the requested record.
What Are Cary Vital Records?
Cary vital records are the official documentation of marriages, divorces, births, deaths, and other life events that happened to persons under the city's jurisdiction. These records are partly open and available at county and state departments such as the Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, or North Carolina Vital Records, Department of Health and Human Services.
Note: Access to certified copies of Cary vital records often depends on the requester’s legitimate claims or relationship with the record subject. Therefore, members of the public may only obtain uncertified copies of the document.
Where and How to Obtain Cary Divorce Records
The Wake County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining and issuing records of divorce and annulments that happened in the Town of Cary and other areas of the county. Residents may obtain Cary divorce records from the Clerk in person or by sending mailed requests to the office located at:
Wake County Justice Center
300 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Or
Wake County Courthouse
316 Fayetteville Street Mall,
P.O. Box 351,
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 792-4000
Requesters should be ready to pay processing fees as well as provide details of the event, such as the divorcees’ names, divorce date, location of divorce, and other relevant information. Individuals may also obtain certified or uncertified copies of Cary divorce certificates that happened since 1958 through the North Carolina Vital Records by submitting or sending completed application forms, fees, and valid identification to:
North Carolina Vital Records
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Or
U.S. Mail to
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
The North Carolina Vital Records charges $24 per search and first copy, $15 per subsequent copy, and $15 for expedited processing. Pay fees with check or money order made payable to N.C. Vital Records.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Cary
The Wake County Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and issuing records of marriages and civil unions that happened in the Town of Cary and other areas of the county from 1932 till date. However, confidential marriage records are mainly available to the spouse mentioned in the documents, persons with court orders, and other authorized individuals or agencies. Eligible parties may obtain Cary marriage records from the Register of Deeds office in person at 300 South Salisbury Street, Suite 1700 or by mailing application forms, $10 per copy, and copy of valid identification to:
Wake County Register of Deeds
Attention: Vital Records
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, NC 27602-1897
Individuals may also obtain certified or uncertified copies of Cary marriage certificates that happened since 1962 through the North Carolina Vital Records by submitting or sending completed application forms, fees, and valid identification to:
North Carolina Vital Records
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Or
U.S. Mail to
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
The North Carolina Vital Records charges $24 per search and first copy, $15 per subsequent copy, and $15 for expedited processing. Pay fees with check or money order made payable to N.C. Vital Records.
Where and How to Get Public Cary Marriage Records
The Wake County Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and issuing records of marriages and civil unions that happened in the Town of Cary and other areas of the county from 1932 till date. However, only uncertified copies of these records are available to the public. Interested persons may obtain Cary marriage records from the Register of Deeds office in person at 300 South Salisbury Street, Suite 1700 or by mailing application forms, $10 per copy, and copy of valid identification to:
Wake County Register of Deeds
Attention: Vital Records
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, NC 27602-1897
Individuals may also obtain uncertified copies of Cary marriage certificates that happened since 1962 through the North Carolina Vital Records by submitting or sending completed application forms, fees, and valid identification to:
North Carolina Vital Records
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Or
U.S. Mail to
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
The North Carolina Vital Records charges $24 per search and first copy, $15 per subsequent copy, and $15 for expedited processing. Pay fees with check or money order made payable to N.C. Vital Records.
Where and How to Find Cary Birth Records
The Wake County Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and issuing records of births that happened in the Town of Cary and other areas of the county from 1913 till date. Interested persons may obtain certified or uncertified copies of Cary birth records from the Register of Deeds office in person at 300 South Salisbury Street, Suite 1700 or by mailing application forms, $10 per copy, and copy of valid identification to:
Wake County Register of Deeds
Attention: Vital Records
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, NC 27602-1897
Individuals may also obtain uncertified copies of Cary birth certificates that happened since 1913 through the North Carolina Vital Records by submitting or sending completed application forms, fees, and valid identification to:
North Carolina Vital Records
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Or
U.S. Mail to
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
The North Carolina Vital Records charges $24 per search and first copy, $15 per subsequent copy, and $15 for expedited processing. Pay fees with check or money order made payable to N.C. Vital Records.
Where and How to Find Cary Death Records
The Wake County Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and issuing records of deaths that happened in the Town of Cary and other areas of the county since 1913. Interested persons may obtain certified or uncertified copies of Cary death records from the Register of Deeds office in person at 300 South Salisbury Street, Suite 1700 or by mailing application forms, $10 per copy, and copy of valid identification to:
Wake County Register of Deeds
Attention: Vital Records
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, NC 27602-1897
Individuals may also obtain uncertified copies of Cary death certificates that happened since 1930 through the North Carolina Vital Records by submitting or sending completed application forms, fees, and valid identification to:
North Carolina Vital Records
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Or
U.S. Mail to:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
The North Carolina Vital Records charges $24 per search and first copy, $15 per subsequent copy, and $15 for expedited processing. Pay fees with check or money order made payable to N.C. Vital Records.
