This online database is provided by the Durham County Register of Deeds office, solely for the convenience of its public users. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is accurate and current, the certified record, including historical indexes can be found on site.
Upon creating an online profile here, users are users are able to search birth, death and marriage records online and print uncertified copies
All real estate documents are accessible online with the following exceptions.
When conducting a search for historic plats or maps be advised that some of the historic plat books numbered 1-31 may be separated into “A” or “B” books. When searching, the letter “A” or “B” should be added to the following books:
Plat Books:
1A, 1B Book 1A starts with page 1 and ends with page 130; 1B starts with page 131 and ends with page 261
3A, 3B Book 3A starts with page 1 and ends with page 95; 3B starts with page 96 and ends with page 195
5A, 5B Book 5A starts with page 1 and ends with page 100; 5B starts with page 101 and ends with page 195
6A, 6B Book 6A starts with page 1 and ends with page 106; 6B starts with page 107 and ends with page 208
18A All entries for this book are under 18A, there is no Book 18B
28A, 28B Book 28A starts with page 1 and ends with page 56; 28B starts with page 57 and ends with page 111
31A, 32B Book 31A starts with page 1 and ends with page 56; 31B starts with page 57 and ends with page 112
In some rare instances, images may be temporarily unavailable online while system backups are in progress. The Registrar will make every effort to provide public notice during these occasions. Please note, all N.C. General Statutes related to both the temporary and permanent indexes will be adhered to during these infrequent periods.