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These are government websites which can help with common problems.  If you can't find what you want, please call your local branch.

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Durham

Durham One Call - 560-1200 Internet
Having trouble figuring out which city agency to contact? This number will connect you with the correct agency and can provide general information.

Local Economics

Research Triangle Regional Partnership Internet
This site is a handy place to find all kinds of economic statistics for the counties in the region. If you are looking for information about starting a business, please see our Business Page.

Property Tax Issues and Values of Area Homes

Go Maps Internet
Look up value and owner of an address or adjacent addresses. Find flood insurance maps, school districts and more.

Register of Deeds Public Records Search Internet
Look up deeds by seller or buyer.

Voting

Voter Registration Internet
Check if you are registered to vote, how to register to vote and how to register if you have missed the 25 day prior to election deadline in Durham County.

Vote411 Internet
Created by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF), VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on all aspects of the election process:

Who Are My Representatives? Internet
Guide to Durham County Officials. Click on the links to see your local, state and federal representatives. Scroll down the page to see term limits, candidate requirements, and when each position will be up for election.

North Carolina

Employment Security Commission of North Carolina. Labor Market Information Internet
This site contains a wealth of information on the status of North Carolina's workforce - from wages paid , hours worked, largest employers, economic indicators, and more. If you are looking for work, see our Job Help page.

Log Into North Carolina (LINC) Internet
Provides current, historical and projected (future) data for many different topic areas.  It also includes all state agencies' data instead of your having to go to each agency's site, and you can generate reports for multiple topics, multiple geographies and multiple years.

NC Division of Non-Public Education Internet
Includes the NC Directory of Non-Public Schools as well as information on home schools and requirements for non-public schools.

NC Demographic and Statistical Data Sources on the Web Internet
Statistics about almost anything you can imagine for the North Carolina area.

Tax Forms for Individuals Internet
Get North Carolina individual tax forms and instructions from 1992 to the present.

Federal

USA.gov Internet
Index to information available from almost all federal agencies.

Intellectual Property Internet
What is the difference between copyright, patents and trademarks?

How Do I Patent an Idea? Internet
Search for U.S. patents, file patents, check the status of a patent or find a patent agent or attorney.

How Do I Copyright a Work? Internet
Search existing copyrights, register a work or get your copyright questions answered.

SimplyMap NC Live
Get census and consumer statistics for any location in the United States.

Statistical Abstract of the United States NC Live
The online edition of the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States, including cost of living, consumer expenditures, crime, security, labor, farming and banking.

Tax Forms Internet
Download federal tax forms and instruction from 1980 to the present.

Vital Records (National) Internet
Lists addresses, costs, and other pertinent information for people looking for birth, death, marriage and divorce records by state.

Politics

Opensecrets / The Center for Responsive Politics Internet
This is the place to get the facts on campaign finance at the national level. Finding out exactly who your representatives in Congress are is a snap on the site, as is determining the sources their funding. If you desire to "follow the money" this is where you will want to begin.

Project Vote Smart Internet
This well-known site strives to find out as much accurate information on political candidates as possible. At this site, user can find out who their political candidates are, find out about their views and platforms, and even answer questions on issues to determine which candidate agrees with you on the issues. Also available are public statements made by the candidates and voter registration information.



Last Update: April 26, 2013