Haywood County, NC Public Records

Superior Court
285 N. Main, Ste. 1500
Waynesville, NC 28786 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Haywoo
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 828-454-6501
F: 828-454-6333
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.
District Court
285 N. Main, Ste. 1500
Waynesville, NC 28786 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Haywoo
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 828-454-6501
F: 828-454-6333
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.
District Court - Magistrate Office - Open Cases Only
285 N Main, Ste 1500
Waynesville, NC 28786 https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/ha
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 828-454-6515
F: 828-454-6523
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 828-454-6501.

Haywood County, NC Vital Records

Contact the Haywood 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.

Haywood County
Register of Deeds
215 N Main St, #213
Waynesville, NC 28786 http://www.haywoodnc.net/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 828-452-6635
Fax: 828-452-6762
Recorded Documents

Haywood 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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Haywood County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 553.66 sq mi
Population (2009): 57,109
  • Females: 52%
  • White: 96.8%
  • Black/African American: 1.6%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,076
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.3
Housing Units (2000): 28,640
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.4%
Migration Flow to Haywood County, NC from (2007-2008):

Haywood County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $833,910
  • Construction: $77,755
  • Retail Trade: $98,446
  • Professional and Technical Services: $44,731
  • Healthcare: $80,472
  • Banking: $25,385
  • Retail Trade: $98,446
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $36,461
  • Manufacturing: $148,977
  • Farms: $4,662
  • Government: $180,178
Employed (2000): 24,101
Unemployed (2000): 1,151
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,356
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,243
Local Government Revenue (2007): $153,803 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $112,449 (thou. dol.)

Haywood County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 599
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6
Deaths (2007): 689
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 7
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.7

Haywood County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 167
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 15
  • Robbery: 14
  • Aggravated Assault: 138
Property Crimes (2008): 1,637
  • Burglary: 577
  • Larceny-Theft: 974
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 86

Haywood County Genealogy Records