Find Forsyth County White Pages

Forsyth County white pages connect you to public records held across several county offices in Winston-Salem. The county seat has been in Winston-Salem for over a century, and local offices there maintain land records, vital records, court files, and tax data. Searching Forsyth County white pages is a good way to find people, look up property details, or check court case information. Records come from the Register of Deeds, Tax Administration, Clerk of Superior Court, and the Sheriff's Office. Most can be searched online or in person at the Forsyth County offices.

Forsyth County Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds in Forsyth County keeps the official record of real estate transfers. Lynne Johnson serves as the Register of Deeds. The office records deeds, deeds of trust, cancellations, plats, assumed names, and powers of attorney. It also handles vital records. You can get birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates here. Marriage licenses issued in Forsyth County are valid for 60 days. Magistrates perform marriage ceremonies on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only.

The office is at 201 North Chestnut Street in Winston-Salem. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Under NCGS § 132-1, records made or received by government agencies in North Carolina are public. That means anyone can request to view the files held by the Forsyth County Register of Deeds. White pages searches for Forsyth County pull from these land and vital records.

The Forsyth County Register of Deeds website provides details about all services and office hours. This is a screenshot of the main office portal.

Records in Forsyth County date back to 1913. That gives you over a century of land transfers, liens, and vital records to search through.

Forsyth White Pages Online Records

Forsyth County offers an online portal for searching recorded documents. The system is hosted by Business Information Services (BIS). You can reach the Forsyth County online records search to look up deeds and other filed documents. Search by grantor or grantee name, book and page number, or date range. The tool is free to use. Below is a screenshot of the Forsyth County vital records search page.

Uncertified copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $2 for each page after that. You can order copies online or visit the office in Winston-Salem. If you need help with the system, call the BIS support line at 866-604-3680. White pages results for Forsyth County often link back to this portal for document details.

Note: Forsyth County also runs a Property Fraud Alert system that notifies owners when a real estate document is recorded in their name.

Forsyth County White Pages Tax Data

The Forsyth County Tax Administration office manages property taxes for the county. You can search tax bills online to view paid and unpaid records. The bill search covers real estate, personal property, and individual tax bills. The office is at 201 N. Chestnut, 5th floor, in Winston-Salem. Call 336-727-2797 for questions.

Forsyth County has 163,078 total parcels. Of those, 152,555 are residential and 7,188 are commercial. The median home value is $201,500. The median property tax rate is 0.84%. The county also runs the Forsyth Sales App, which shows residential and commercial sales since January 2021. Sales data gets updated every week. White pages for Forsyth County tie into this tax data so you can cross-check ownership with deed records. The median household income in Forsyth County is $65,670, and the median rent is $1,006.

Court Records in Forsyth County

Forsyth County sits in Superior Court District 31. Greg G. Allen serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Clerk of Court office handles civil and criminal case files. You can search court calendars and find case information through the NC Courts Forsyth County page.

The Clerk's office also records real estate documents, deeds, plats, UCC filings, lien filings, and military discharges. Under NCGS § 132-6, the custodian of public records must permit inspection during regular business hours. Forsyth County white pages searches often return court records alongside land and tax records for the same person. The county has specialty courts too. These include Mental Health Court, Adult Treatment Court, and Veterans Treatment Court. Programs like the Clerk Mediation Program and Family Financial Settlement Program serve Forsyth County residents.

Note: A new Forsyth County Courthouse has been built to serve the growing needs of the court system in Winston-Salem.

Forsyth County Public Records Requests

The City of Winston-Salem handles public records requests through the NextRequest portal. You can submit a request online at any time. The city responds to requests as required by North Carolina law. Under NCGS § 7A-109, courts must maintain proper records of all proceedings. This applies to Forsyth County courts and all offices that hold public data.

For records from the City of Winston-Salem, you can also call City Link at 336-727-8000 or email records@cityofws.org. The white pages for Forsyth County cover both county-level and city-level records in Winston-Salem and other towns.

Forsyth County Sheriff Records

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is another source of public records. If you are a victim of a crime, call the Communications Section at 336-727-2112. For emergencies, dial 911. A deputy responds to the location and starts the process by filing a report. Those reports become part of the public record in Forsyth County.

White pages results for Forsyth County may include records from the Sheriff alongside court and land records. The Sheriff's Office works with the Clerk of Court on record keeping. You can request records from the Sheriff by contacting their office. Common requests include:

• Incident reports filed in Forsyth County
• Arrest records maintained by the Sheriff
• Inmate information for the Forsyth County jail
• Sex offender data for the county

Forsyth County White Pages History

Forsyth County offers a unique tool. The Historical Imagery Viewer is an interactive map that lets you explore the county's growth over the past eight decades. You can see how neighborhoods in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area have changed over time. This viewer pairs well with white pages searches when you want context about a property or area in Forsyth County.

The county's records go back to 1913. That means over a century of deeds, mortgages, and vital records are on file. Older records may take more time to locate, but they are available. The Register of Deeds office in Winston-Salem can help you find what you need from the early years of Forsyth County record keeping.

Note: The Historical Imagery Viewer is free to use and does not require an account to access Forsyth County maps.

Cities in Forsyth County

Forsyth County covers Winston-Salem and several smaller towns. All of them are served by the county offices in Winston-Salem. White pages records for these cities come from the same Forsyth County sources.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Forsyth County in North Carolina. If the address you are searching falls outside Forsyth County lines, you will need to check the right county for those records.