Online Public Records Request

Orange County Government keeps public records and provides access to them in accordance with North Carolina State Public Records Laws.

Residents can request public records online using Orange County’s Public Records Request Portal, Next Request. This system allows you to submit a request directly to the appropriate county department.

Please note that some records may include personal or confidential information that is protected by law. Those records, or parts of them, may not be available for public review.

How to Request Public Records

The information below will help you submit a request, track its status, and view past requests:

• Clearly describe the record or records you are requesting. The more detail you provide, the easier it is for staff to locate the information. If more details are needed, county staff will contact you.
• Do not include sensitive or confidential information in your request.
• Submit your request only once. You will receive updates and notifications by email.
• If you do not have an email address, you can check the status of your request by visiting the public records request portal or by contacting the Orange County Community Relations Department at 919-245-2302 or webadmin@orangecountync.gov.

Visit Orange County’s online public records request portal