Craven County Register of Deeds

05/22/2026

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed on Monday (as usual). Curbside pickup routes will operate as normal.
🚌CARTS will offer limited operations for dialysis trips.
🛝Parks will remain open during normal hours.

04/17/2026

We are excited to welcome the newest member to our team, Chantelle Allison. Chantelle was sworn on Tuesday.

04/09/2026

National County Government Month Highlight 6 - Register of Deeds

The Craven County Register of Deeds, Joshua Kohr, oversees a department charged with recording and maintaining birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, military service discharges, notaries, assumed names, articles of incorporation, maps, and real estate transactions.

You can find their office at 226 Po***ck Street in New Bern.

Learn more about their services here:
https://www.cravencountync.gov/303/Register-of-Deeds

03/31/2026

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026.
♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed on Friday (as usual) and on Easter Sunday. Curbside pickup routes will operate as normal.
🚌CARTS will offer limited operations for dialysis trips.
🛝Parks will remain open during normal hours.

03/25/2026

Did you know the Craven County Register of Deeds offers a free Fraud Notification Service? If you’re concerned about fraudulent documents being filed on your property, this service will alert you any time a document is recorded in our office under your name.
https://fraudalertme.com/CravenNCNW/frauddetection.asp
How to sign up.
Step 1 - Read the instructions and enter your name and email address to be used when a notice is delivered to you.
Step 2 - Enter the name used on the deed when purchasing your home or other property. If there are multiple names on the deeds, there is space for up to 5 different names.
Step 3 - Check the Accept box at the bottom of the screen and then Press Submit.
Step 4 - You will receive an email notification if the name you requested to watch for is indexed in a real estate document recorded in this office. If you receive such an email without having taken any action, contact this office immediately for assistance in resolving the issue.
Joshua D. Kohr – Craven County Register of Deeds
Address: 226 Po***ck Street New Bern, NC 28560
Phone: (252) 636-6617
Email: [email protected]

03/11/2026

Job Opening Announcement
We have an open position for a Deputy Register I. If you are interested in applying please click the link below.

This position performs responsible administrative and document processing work in the Office of the Register of Deeds’ Vital Records Division.

02/02/2026

Craven County Government facilities will close on Monday, February 2, 2026, for all non-essential personnel, due to hazardous road conditions resulting from Winter Storm Gianna. Craven County remains in a State of Emergency.

Due to large amounts of snowfall, driving conditions are extremely dangerous throughout most of Craven County. Crews will need time to clear roads for safe travel. Residents should remain cautious and avoid travel unless necessary, until conditions improve.

Essential services, including law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational.

County Services:
• Trash & Recycling - Craven County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed, as normal, on Monday, February 2. Curbside trash and recycling service will be suspended on Monday, February 2.
• Parks & Recreation Facilities – All Craven County parks, programs, and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 2.
• Offices & Services – All general County services will be suspended on Monday, February 2.
• CARTS – The Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will not operate on Monday, February 2.
• Senior Meals – Senior Services Meals will not operate on Monday, February 2.
• Emergency Services – Essential services, such as law enforcement and first responders, will remain operational. Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Be Prepared
For additional winter weather preparedness resources, visit:
• Road Conditions: https://drivenc.gov/
• National Weather Service weather safety: https://www.weather.gov/safety/
• North Carolina Department of Public Safety preparedness: https://www.readync.gov/
• FEMA’s Winter preparedness page: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Stay Informed
• Stay updated by viewing Craven County’s page (https://www.facebook.com/cravencounty/), X page (https://x.com/cravencountync), and website (https://www.cravencountync.gov/).
• Register for emergency notifications via text, email, and phone calls through the CodeRed Emergency Notification System, visit https://accountportal.onsolve.net/cravencountync

Craven County Government is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional updates as they become available.

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas!

Craven County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 29.
♻️Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed and will reopen on Saturday, December 27. Curbside pickup will not run on Thursday, December 24. Thursday routes will be serviced on Friday. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
🚌CARTS will offer limited operations on Wednesday, December 24, and Friday, December 26, for PORT Health and dialysis trips.

10/17/2025

Had a great time serving lunch today to the students at Tucker Creek Middle School! A huge thank you to the incredible cafeteria team who make sure students are fed with a smile every day.

10/09/2025

A Piece of History Finds Its Way Home.

Earlier this year, our office uncovered a remarkable piece of Craven County history. We found the original copy of a World War I military discharge form that was recorded in this office in 1927.

The record belonged to a local veteran who served his country in World War I and was honorably discharged in 1920. After the original was recorded in this office, it was mailed back to the veteran, but for reasons lost to history, it was returned undeliverable back to this office. It has been stored safely in this office for the last 98 years. Now in 2025, we were honored to return this original discharge form to the veteran’s granddaughter, reuniting the family with a piece of their legacy.

Even after a hundred years, this record continues to tell the story of a Craven County veteran’s courage and service. From the battlefields of World War I to today’s service members, every discharge carries a legacy worth preserving. Veterans can record their DD-214 for free with the Register of Deeds to ensure their service becomes a lasting part of Craven County’s history.