Davidson County, NC Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 1064
Lexington, NC 27293-1064 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Davids
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 336-242-6701
F: 336-242-6759
Couriers: 110 W Center St
Lexington, NC 27293
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Over $25,000
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, sex offenders, mental or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates. There is also a 2nd court location at 22 Randolph St in Thomasville, 336-474-3185 but records and mailing address here in Lexington.
District Court
PO Box 1064
Lexington, NC 27293-1064 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Davids
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 336-242-6701
F: 336-242-6759
Couriers: 110 W Center St
Lexington, NC 27293
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $25,000, Probate, Family, Juvenile,
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, sex offenders, mental or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates. There is also a 2nd court location at 22 Randolph St in Thomasville, 336-474-3185 but records and mailing address here in Lexington.
District Court - Magistrate Office - Open Cases Only
PO Box 1064
Lexington, NC 27293-1064 https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/da
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
F: 336-242-6769
Couriers: 110 W Center St
Lexington, NC 27292
Jurisdiction: Small Claims, Evictions
Magistrate records are not kept by the Magistrate. Requesters must contact the District Court Clerk where are records are maintained. Call 336-242-6704.

Davidson County, NC Vital Records

Contact the Davidson County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Davidson County
Register of Deeds
203 W 2nd St
Lexington, NC 27292 https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/292/Reg
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 336-242-2150
Fax: 336-238-2318
Recorded Documents

Davidson County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Davidson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 552.15 sq mi
Population (2009): 158,582
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 88.1%
  • Black/African American: 9.4%
  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 6.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 82.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 11,332
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 72%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.5
Housing Units (2000): 62,432
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.2%
Migration Flow to Davidson County, NC from (2007-2008):

Davidson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,051,698
  • Construction: $162,127
  • Retail Trade: $139,425
  • Professional and Technical Services: $79,477
  • Healthcare: $193,056
  • Banking: $49,339
  • Retail Trade: $139,425
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $52,679
  • Manufacturing: $545,264
  • Farms: $4,984
  • Government: $308,283
Employed (2000): 74,150
Unemployed (2000): 3,166
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,332
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,549
Local Government Revenue (2007): $297,469 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $79,882 (thou. dol.)

Davidson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,934
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Deaths (2007): 1,474
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 18
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.3

Davidson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 433
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 22
  • Robbery: 107
  • Aggravated Assault: 301
Property Crimes (2008): 4,972
  • Burglary: 1,623
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,021
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 328

Davidson County Genealogy Records