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Guilford County Property Search

Guilford County property records are official property documents that contain information about properties in Guilford County, North Carolina. These records may contain information about property ownership and titles, location, and description. The Guilford County Register of Deeds Office is the custodian of property records in the county. Persons who wish to obtain copies of these records may contact the office directly or do an online property search.

Office of the Register of Deeds
201 West Market Street
1st and 2nd floor
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 641-7556
Fax: (336) 641-5778

Guilford County property search offers the public a means to find property information within the county. It also helps individuals gather the property's historical data, settle property disputes, know about a property's tax value and obtain related Guilford County Public Records. The documents that typically make up the property records in Guilford County include:

  • Title History: Ownership title history, Deeds, Mortgages
  • Property Report: Property details, legal descriptions, tax records
  • Property Valuations: Residential property automated valuation reports (AVM)
  • Document Images: Titles, liens, copies of deeds, and other recorded documents
  • Parcel Maps: Assessor parcel maps
  • Voluntary Liens: Assignments, releases, foreclosure records
  • Involuntary Liens: Affidavits, judgments, IRS/tax liens.

Are Guilford County Property Records Public?

Yes. Guilford County property records maintained in the county are accessible to the public unless under specific exemptions by law. The North Carolina FOIA law states that public records under the compilation of authorized agencies are the property of the people. Members of the public may access records at county courthouses or obtain copies of these records for free or at a minimal cost.

Although most information recorded and maintained in Guilford County is public, some are considered confidential. The NCGS § 132-1.2 and NCGS § 14-113.20 chapters of the law define private as sensitive security information. Some of the security information that cannot be disclosed include:

  • Components of personnel files
  • Driver's license, state identification number
  • Electronic mail names and addresses
  • Social security or employer taxpayer identification numbers
  • Personal identification(PIN) code
  • Biometric data
  • Savings and checking account numbers
  • Tax information.

What Do Guilford County Property Records Contain?

Guilford County property records are a source of information for interested individuals. They provide access to details like the owner's name, legal description of the property, building year, selling prices, and parcel number. These property records are also accessible through the County Recorder's office and they contain the following:

  • Ownership details: Contains the name of the current owner(s) of the property, which may include names from past owners who have transferred titles to other owners.
  • Deed documents: Provides evidence that an individual is the owner or has purchased the rights of the property.
  • Mortgage and lien documents: Serves as evidence of money borrowed or the existence of debt secured to purchase the property.
  • Surveys: Provides detailed measurements of a parcel of land, including features such as pathways, ponds, trees, and parking lots.
  • Zoning information: Determines if the property is suitable for residential, commercial, agricultural, or industrial purposes.
  • Building permits: Shows when structures have been placed on a parcel, including the changes made to existing buildings
  • Assessment and tax information: This includes the current market value, appraisals, and all liens held against the property.

Where to Perform a Guilford County Property Lookup

Individuals can perform a Guilford County property lookup in person or by mail at the Offices of the Register of Deeds and County Tax Department. To make mail requests, below are mail addresses for each office responsible for keeping property records in the county.

The email of the Office of the Register of Deeds is guilforddeeds@guilfordcountync.gov, and the office responds to requests during working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday). Similarly, the Office of the Tax Department is reachable at indtax@guilfordcountync.gov during business hours.

The Guilford County Tax Department is made up of both the Assessor and Collector Offices. The Assessor's Office is responsible for the listing, appraisal, and assessment of all taxable property in Guilford County. The Collector's Office is responsible for the collection of all property taxes in the county. Individuals interested in looking up property records may contact the appropriate office in charge of keeping the records they seek.

How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Guilford County

There are two ways to perform a property owner lookup in Guilford County. Inquirers may visit the official website of the Recorder's office to search for property records. Requestors may also make property records requests through the local County Courthouse.

On the website, the requester can perform a search using the owner's name, address, or parcel number to determine the owner of a property. At the courthouse, interested persons can access the deed of a property to determine who holds the title of a specific property.

How to Find Guilford County Property Records Online

To find Guilford County property records online, submit a public records request to the Guilford County Government using NextRequest. This County's new software platform allows the effective tracking of public records requests across various departments. It also helps to monitor the success of requests per North Carolina Records Law.

The general guidelines to follow when making a public record request are outlined below.

  • Provide a name and valid email address.
  • Identify the time frame for the specific record of interest.
  • Submit all requests in plain language and not in technical terms.
  • A representative will confirm the receipt of the request and make contact for further clarification on the request.

How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free

Individuals interested in finding property owners by address for free can visit the Office of the County Registry of Deeds. To view the property records may not require any cost, but getting copies of any record will come with a cost. The requester will have to provide the property's address to conduct a search and view the property owner's name.

Another way to find a property owner through an address is to use the North Carolina Public Records Online Directory portal. It has long been developed to retrieve public records online for free.

Guilford County Property Tax Lookup

To perform Guilford County property tax records lookup, visit the County Tax Department Office. All property tax requests can be made in person, by phone, or via written request.

The County Tax Department provides an online searchable database for interested members. Each search is conducted using the property owner's name, location, description, or an interactive map.

How to Find Guilford County Property Appraiser

Individuals can find Guilford County property appraisers in North Carolina on the County Property Appraisers website. It contains an extensive database of over 3,000 local property appraiser offices.

The Guilford County property appraiser is responsible for finding and valuing properties within the county to assess the taxable value. To find a property appraiser or request the services of a property appraiser in Guilford County, contact the property appraiser using the information below.

400 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27402
Phone: (336) 641-3362
Email: taxappraisal@guilfordcountync.gov.

Guilford County Property Assessor

The Guilford County Property Assessor's Office is responsible for listing, appraising, and assessing taxable properties in Guilford County. Real estate is continuously revalued in Guilford County to ensure that the Tax Department can adjust the appraised value of real estate to reflect the property's true value.

Members of the public can contact the Guilford County Assessor for the following:

  • Checking the due date of Guilford County property tax
  • Providing details on the property's tax assessment
  • Reporting improvements
  • Paying your property tax
  • Providing property tax bill
  • Appealing your property tax appraisal.

Guilford County Property Assessor's Office — Greensboro Location
400 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 641-3362
Fax: (336) 641-4508

Guilford County Property Assessor's Office — Highpoint Location
325 East Russell Avenue
High Point, NC 27260
Phone: (336) 641-7911
Fax: (336) 641-7922