We Are Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. This is a private reference service. We cannot retrieve records, certify copies, verify a residence, or delete information from another database. Contact the office that maintains the record for those services. Call 911 for an emergency. Contact local police if you believe someone is stalking or harassing you.
Where to Request a Record
Use the custodian that holds the Sanford or Lee County record:
- Deeds, liens, and county marriage records: Lee County Register of Deeds, 1300 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330; (919) 718-4585
- Court and divorce files: Lee County Clerk of Superior Court, 1400 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330; (919) 718-6300; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- City permits and inspection records: Sanford Inspections, Buggy Company Building, 115 Chatham Street; (919) 718-4654; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- City minutes and general municipal records: Sanford City Hall, 225 E. Weatherspoon Street; City Clerk/Administration at (919) 777-1112
- Voter records: use the Sanford voter registration record routes or verify Lee County Board of Elections details through the state board directory
- Staff, school, property, and historical listings: compare the Sanford people directories
Use the Sanford Inspections request route for existing permit, certificate of occupancy or completion, and inspection files that are not available through the online permit portal. North Carolina Public Records Law does not require an office to create a new analysis or answer a general research question.