TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

Transylvania County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

The North Carolina Public Records Law defines Transylvania County public records as documents created by a government agency throughout a public business’ performance. It dictates that public records organized by North Carolina firms and agencies belong to the general public. The records include court records, criminal records, and sex offender information. Subsequently, these public records are available to interested parties at a low cost or free of charge, depending on the mandates of the law. Records not available for public inspection include criminal investigations, trade secrets, and criminal intelligence.

In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Transylvania County Crime Statistics

The 2020 Uniform Crime Report for Transylvania County reported a 1,127.9 index crime rate per 100,000 residents. This includes a 141.7 violent crime rate and a 986.2 property crime rate. In contrast to 2019, where Transylvania County reported a 1,418.2-index crime rate. Violent crime rates were 156.6 and property crime rates were 1,261.6. Violent crimes decreased by 9.51% while property crimes decreased by 21.83%.

Are Transylvania County Criminal Records Public?

Yes, they are. Members of the public can obtain Transylvania County criminal records from the office of the Clerk of Superior Court. Interested parties should use the contact information below to make a request:

Transylvania County Superior Court
7 East Main St
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: (828) 885-3000
Fax: (828) 885-3001

In Transylvania County alone, individuals can obtain a certified background check for others or themselves. The clerk of the superior court requires that interested parties complete and submit a Criminal Records Search Form. Mail the form along with a money order or certified check for $25. Individual checks are not accepted. Paying by credit card, cash, money order, or certified check is also possible in person. Additionally, individuals and businesses can order certified and non-certified criminal records through other channels. The channels include Self-Service Non-Certified Background Checks, Individual North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Statewide Background Check, and Third-Party Vendors Background Check for yourself and others. Businesses can utilize Remote Public Access to NC Court Data, NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Statewide Background Check for Employees and Third-Party Vendors Background Check for Businesses.

How to Obtain Transylvania County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

Parties can obtain Transylvania County police reports and arrest records from the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The Support Services Division at the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining records generated by the office. Typically, obtaining these records requires the party to submit a record request, payment of applicable fees, and submission of a valid state-issued ID. Requesters must note that a complete police report may not be accessible to the public. However, if discovery rules in a criminal case require the disclosure, this situation may change. For further inquiry, use the contact information below:

Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: (828) 884-3168
Fax: (828) 884-3401

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Transylvania County

Members of the public can search for Transylvania County sex offender information using the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. Record checkers can search for registered sex offenders by address, personal information, sex registration number, and coordinates. The registry provides email notifications to subscribers who require alerts when a registered sex offender resides close to a registered address. The site permits users to register multiple North Carolina residences. The service will notify subscribers when a registered sex offender is moving within a one to five-mile radius of any of the user’s registered locations. The US Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Registry is also available to the public to find information on Transylvania County sex offenders. It allows members of the public to search by name or location.

How to Find Transylvania County Inmate Records

The Transylvania County Sherriff’s Office maintains the county’s inmate records on an online database. Interested parties can search for the desired inmate by name, charge description or the last number of days. The database includes the personal information of the inmates (age, name, sex, race), date of admission, and charge. Parties can also contact the Transylvania Detention Center on (828) 884-3147 for further inquiry.

Transylvania County Court Records

Transylvania County court records stem from documents filed during court proceedings. The court records include criminal court records and civil court case records. The Transylvania County courthouse serves residents of the county in all litigation matters. The contact information for the courthouse is:

Transylvania County Courthouse
7 East Main St
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: (828) 885-3000

Are Transylvania County Court Records Public?

Transylvania County court records are accessible to the public from the Transylvania County courthouse it was filed in. Requesters must pay applicable fees to obtain the court record of interest from the court clerk. The Remote Public Access Program (RPA) is also available to the public to access Transylvania County civil court case records and criminal court records. The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) is responsible for the provision of this service.

How to Obtain Transylvania County Civil Court Case Records

Self-service terminals are available in the clerk of court's office to access civil court case records from Transylvania County. For a fee, parties can obtain copies of the records. Alternatively, interested parties can obtain civil court case records from Transylvania County through the Remote Public Access Program. The public access users can access civil court case records using the Civil Case Processing System (VCAP) user manual.

How to Obtain Transylvania County Criminal Court Records

Transylvania County criminal court records are available at the clerk of court's office through the public self-service terminal. Users may search criminal court records by witness name, case number, victim's name, or defendant's name. Physical copies of these court records are available for a fee. Public access to Transylvania County criminal court records is available via the Remote Public Access Program (RPA). Using the Automated Criminal/Infractions System (ACIS) user manual, the program provides access to criminal court records.

What are Transylvania County Vital Records?

Transylvania County vital records document important life events that take place in the county. These include birth records, death records, and marriage records. Interested parties can obtain copies of a Transylvania County vital record by visiting the office of the Transylvania County Register of Deeds. Alternatively, interested parties can submit a mail request. Mail requests must include a copy of a valid ID, phone number, a return address, and payment of applicable fees. Parties can submit mail requests using the address below:

Transylvania County Register of Deeds
20 East Morgan Street, Suite 2
Brevard, NC 28712

Divorce Records

Marriage dissolutions recorded in Transylvania County are known as Transylvania County divorce records. They are available at the office of the Transylvania County Clerk of Court. To obtain a divorce record, requesters typically must submit the requirements necessary for the clerk to release the record. The requirements include paying applicable fees, submitting an application, and submitting a copy of a valid ID. Interested parties can contact the Transylvania County Clerk of Court by using the contact information below:

Transylvania County Clerk of Court
7 East Main St
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: (828) 885-3000

Marriage Records

Transylvania County marriage records document marriage licenses issued in the county. The marriage records are under the maintenance of the county’s Register of Deeds. Only non-certified Transylvania Couty marriage records are available to the public. Certified Transylvania County marriage records are available to authorized persons for purchase at the office of the Register of Deeds or by mail. The authorized persons include the couple, immediate family members and authorized agents, or legal representatives. Mail requests require the submission of a Vital Records Application, a copy of a valid ID, phone number, a return address, and payment of applicable fees. The application should also include information about the couple and the date of marriage.

Birth Records

Transylvania County birth records register births for people born in the county. The Register of Deeds files Transylvania County birth records. Non-certified copies of Transylvania County birth records are available to the public while certified copies are restricted to authorized individuals.

The authorized individuals include:

• The subject of the birth record,
• The subject’s immediate family member (mother, father, step-parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild)
• an authorized agent, or legal representative

Interested parties can obtain the birth record in person at the office of the Register of Deeds or send a mail request. The Vital Records Application is available for mail requests. Parties sending a mail request must include the following information: the subject’s name at birth, father’s name, mother’s full maiden name, and date of birth.

Death Records

Transylvania County death records document decedents in the county. Record checkers can obtain the county’s death records from the office of the Register of Deeds. Non-certified and Certified death records are available for purchase in the office. The general public can only purchase non-certified death records.

Certified death records are only available to the subject’s immediate family member and an authorized legal representative or authorized agent. The immediate daily members include parents, step-parent, children, siblings, grandkids, and grand-parents. Parties can send mail requests by submitting Vital Records Application to the office of the Transylvania County Register of Deeds. The following requirements should also accompany the application:

• name of deceased
• the date of death
• Requester’s relationship to the deceased,
• A copy of a photo ID
• phone number
• a return address.