This is not a government office or records custodian. Durham Residents Directory is a private reference. We cannot retrieve or certify a record, confirm occupancy, or alter an agency roll. Direct those requests to the custodian. For an emergency call 911. For stalking or harassment concerns, contact local law enforcement.
Finding the Right Record Office
These are the quickest routes for common Durham research needs:
- Property, deeds, or a street trail: use the Durham street directory
- Historic volumes and earlier households: consult the Durham city directory collection routes
- Checking a single person across public sources: use the Durham resident lookup methods
- Custodian roles and portals: see Durham resident records offices
- Existing records not posted online: use the applicable office process under the North Carolina Public Records Act, Chapter 132
Durham County Register of Deeds
201 E. Main Street, Administration Building II
Durham, NC 27701
919-560-0480
General hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Real-estate recording ends at 4:45 p.m.
Durham County Public Information
Use the County’s online public-records request route for existing county administrative records.
919-560-0008
publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov