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Public parking is available on the first floor of the Government Center parking deck, along the street, and in the lot at the corner of Second and Chestnut Streets (adjacent to the jail). Parking enforcement is handled by the City of Winston-Salem. Violations will result in a parking ticket from the City.
The office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Applications for Marriage Licenses are not accepted after 4:30.
Yes. All documents recorded in our office are public record. You can view real property and other documents at www.forsythdeeds.com.
Vital records are more restricted by law and are not found on the website. You may view these records in our office, on one of our public computers and purchase copies; however, certified copies are resticted by law.
In addition to our web site, we offer a recorded information line at (336) 703-2701. Topics include: hours of operation, marriage licenses, and obtaining copies of birth, death and marriage records.
Go to Obtaining a Marriage License for detailed information.
Go to Notary Public for detailed
information.
No. Register of Deeds records are accessed by name. To access the owner by address, go to Geo-Data Explorer or call Tax Administration at (336) 703-2300.
Go to www.forsythdeeds.com to view and print.
Go to www.forsythdeeds.com to view and print.
Print a map of your property from Geo-Data Explorer or contact Tax Administration (336) 703-2300.
Contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (336) 779-6300.
Contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (336) 779-6300.
It is advisable, but not necessary, to see an attorney who will draw up the papers. Both parties must sign the document before a notary public. See our Fees page for recording costs. If real estate is involved, the papers must be filed in our office. Otherwise, the document may be held until time for divorce.
Passport applications may be obtained at most post offices. Go to www.usps.com for a location near you.
To have changes made to a deed, you will need to have a new deed prepared. If you are not familiar with preparing it yourself, an attorney can prepare the deed. The new deed will then be recorded in the Register of Deeds office. The Register of Deeds office does not have blank deeds and is not allowed by law to help you in preparing one.
The Identity Theft Protection Act Of 2005 states that any person who has numerical private information in the records available online from the Register of Deeds office has the right to request at no charge that the information be redacted only from documents available online.
The type of numerical information that can be removed from the online documents is specified in the Redaction Request Form. This form can also be faxed to you, mailed to you (if you send us a stamped, self addressed envelope), or you can pick one up at the Register of Deeds office at 201 North Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem.
The type of numerical information that can be removed from the online documents is specified in the Redaction Request Form. This form can also be faxed to you, mailed to you (if you send us a stamped, self addressed envelope), or you can pick one up at the Register of Deeds office at 201 North Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem.
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201 North Chestnut Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 2700 (Live)
Recorded Message Line: 336 703 2701
Email: Contact Us
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 2700 (Live)
Recorded Message Line: 336 703 2701
Email: Contact Us
Office Hours
8:00 — 5:00 (Monday — Friday)
Obtain Marriage License
8:00 — 4:30 (Monday — Friday)
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