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    1. Agendas & Minutes
      Agendas and Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Elections
      2. Board of Health
      3. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
      4. Recreation Commission
      5. Social Services Board
      6. Soil & Water Conservation District Board
        Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board
      7. Transportation Advisory Board
    3. County Commissioners
      1. County Budget
      2. Meeting Videos
      3. Public Address Rules & Procedures (PDF)
      4. Teaching Scholarships
      5. Legal Notices
      6. Code of Ordinances for Davidson County
    4. County Directory
    5. County Finances
      Financial Dashboard
    6. Departments A - K
      1. Animal Shelter
        1. Adoption
          1. Adoption Process
          2. Adoption Fees
          3. Adoption Application
          4. Adoptable Animals
            1. DOGS
            2. CATS
            3. OTHER PETS
        2. Animal Control
        3. Lost and Found
          1. Lost and Found
          2. Reclaiming an Animal
        4. How You Can Help
          1. Volunteer
          2. Foster An Animal
          3. Donate Or Sponsor An Animal
        5. Services
        6. Spay and Neuter
        7. Surrendering an Animal
        8. Rescue Partners
      2. Board of Elections
      3. Cooperative Extension
      4. County Attorney
        1. Area Resources
        2. Send Us a Message
      5. County Manager
      6. Davidson County Economic Development 
      7. Emergency Communications
        1. Public Education
        2. Road Signs & Potholes
        3. Safety Tips
        4. Record Request Form
      8. Emergency Services
        1. Emergency Management
          1. Tier 2 Reporting & Ordinance
          2. Useful Resources
        2. Emergency Medical Services
          RACE CARS Trial
        3. Fire Marshal
      9. Facilities Maintenance
        1. Public Parking
        2. Facilities Maintenance
      10. Finance
        1. Ambulance Billing
        2. Ambulance Collection
        3. Financial Reports
      11. Health
        1. Announcements
        2. Administrative
          1. Board of Health
          2. Executive Staff
        3. Customer Service
        4. Emergency Preparedness
        5. Environmental Health
          1. On-Site Water Protection
          2. Rabies
          3. Mold & Mildew
          4. Food Lodging and Institutions
          5. Septic Records Request
        6. Health Promotion
          1. Community Data
          2. Initiatives
          3. Print Materials and Handouts
          4. Resources
            1. Food Assistance
            2. Measles
        7. Clinical Services
          1. Clinics
          2. Maternal & Child Health
        8. Vital Records
        9. WIC
        10. Español
          1. Servicios Clínicos
          2. Salud Materna e Infantil
          3. WIC
        11. Federal Funding Information
      12. Historical Museum
        1. Plan Your Visit
          1. Driving Directions
          2. Museum Conduct
      13. Human Resources
        1. Employment Opportunities
        2. Pay Grade Schedule
        3. Human Resources Staff
        4. Policies & Procedures
        5. County Holiday Schedule
        6. Employee Benefits
        7. Employee E-Verify Participation
        8. Equal Employment Opportunity (English)
        9. Equal Employment Opportunity (Spanish)
        10. EEO Plan
        11. Right to Work (English)
        12. Right to Work (Spanish)
        13. Employee Rights Under FMLA
      14. Information Technology
        1. Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
        2. FY 24-25 Strategic Plan
      15. Inspections / Central Permitting
        1. Commercial Buildings
          1. Commercial Appendix B
            Commercial Permitting Process
          2. Commercial Building Inspections
          3. Commercial Permitting Process
        2. Environmental Health Permits
        3. Fee Schedule
        4. Fire Marshal Permits
        5. Inspection Decision Internal Review
        6. OpenGov
        7. Permits Issued Monthly Report
        8. Planning & Zoning Permits
        9. Staff
      16. Integrated Solid Waste
        1. Landfill
          1. Banned From Disposal
          2. Disposal Fees Fiscal Year 2019
          3. Landfill Hours of Operation
        2. Sanitation / Recycling Drop Off Sites
        3. Litter
        4. Sewer
    7. Departments L - Z
      1. Library
        1. Library Catalog
        2. Log in to Your Library Account
          Check Out History Tutorial
        3. About DCPL
          1. Join the Library
          2. Library Services
          3. Loan Periods & Policies
          4. History of DCPL
            1. Lexington Public Library Timeline
            2. Thomasville Public Library Timeline
            3. North Davidson Public Library Timeline
            4. Denton Public Library Timeline
            5. West Davidson Public Library Timeline
          5. Library Policies
            1. Communications Policy
            2. Computer & Internet Use Policy
            3. Gifts and Donations Policy
            4. Invited Guests Agreement
            5. Library Use & Behavior Guidelines
            6. Meeting Room Policy
            7. Proctoring Exam Policy
            8. Resources Selection Policy
        4. DCPL Library Branches
          1. Denton Public Library
          2. Lexington Public Library
          3. North Davidson Public Library
          4. Thomasville Public Library
          5. West Davidson Public Library
          6. Davidson County Historical Museum
        5. eBooks & Digital Resources
          Online Author Talks
        6. eLearning Resources for Parents & Students
        7. Genealogy & Local History
          1. Genealogy & History Resources
          2. Genealogy and Local History Room
          3. Cemetery Records
          4. Historical Maps
          5. Obituary Indexes
          6. Tax Lists
          7. Thomasville Historic Sites
        8. Davidson County Bicentennial
      2. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks and Recreation
        2. Facilities
        3. Master Plans
        4. Parks and Recreation Committees
          Parks and Recreation Commission
        5. Programming and Special Events
        6. Rental Fees
        7. Special Olympics
        8. Sponsorship Opportunities
        9. Uniform Park and Open Space Rules and Regulations
      3. Planning & Zoning
        1. Planning
        2. Zoning
          Fee Schedule
        3. Agendas and Minutes
      4. Purchasing
        1. Legal Advertisements
        2. Current Bids
          1. Bid Tabulations
          2. Addendums
        3. Print Shop
        4. Purchasing Policies
          Purchasing Practice & Code
        5. Sales Call Instruction
        6. Surplus Property
      5. Register of Deeds
        1. Online Services
          1. Search Real Estate Records
          2. Apply for Marriage License
          3. Fraud Alert Signup
          4. Vitals Lookup
          5. Obtain Vital Records
        2. Birth, Death & Marriage Records
        3. Electronic Recording
        4. Marriage License Requirements
        5. Notary Information
        6. Real Estate
          1. Cancelling Deed of Trusts
          2. Document Recording Standards
          3. Plats & Maps
          4. Recording Fee Schedule
          5. Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC)
        7. Sample Documents
        8. Start a Business
          1. Assumed Name Information
          2. Business Link North Carolina
          3. Assumed Name Forms
            1. Certificate of Assumed Name
            2. Amendment of Assumed Name Form
            3. Withdrawal of Assumed Name Form
      6. Senior Services
        1. Our Services
          1. In-Home Aid
          2. Nutrition Programs
            1. Congregate Nutrition Sites
            2. Meals on Wheels
            3. Monthly Menu
          3. Senior Centers
            1. Senior Center Programs
            2. Activities and Calendars
            3. Ms. Senior Davidson County
            4. Senior Games
          4. Resources and Benefits
            Community Resources
          5. Transportation
            1. Davidson County Senior Services Title VI Program
            2. Public Hearing Announcements
        2. About Us
          Annual Report
        3. Volunteers
        4. News and Updates
          1. Monthly Newsletters
          2. Join our Email List
        5. Become a Sponsor
          Current Sponsors
      7. Sheriff
      8. Social Services
        1. NOTICE - Franklin v Kinsley Federal Lawsuit
        2. Administration
          1. Message From the Director
          2. Social Services Board Information
          3. Non-Discrimination Policy
        3. DSS Contact Information
          1. DSS Staff Directory
          2. Community Resources
        4. DSS Current Events and Proclamations
        5. DSS News
        6. Assistance
          1. Applying for Assistance
          2. Day Care for Children
          3. Emergency Assistance
          4. Food & Nutrition
          5. Low Income Energy Assistance
          6. Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
            Medical Transportation
          7. Report Fraud
          8. Work First Family Assistance
        7. Adults
          1. Adult Care Facilities
          2. Guardianship
          3. In-Home Services
          4. Services for the Blind
        8. Families & Children
          1. Child Day Care
          2. Child Support Enforcement
          3. Family Outreach
          4. Food & Nutrition Services
          5. Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
        9. Foster Care & Adoption
          1. Adoption
          2. Foster Care
            Parent & Home Requirements
        10. Protective Services
          1. Adult Protective Services
          2. Child Protective Services
          3. Making a Report
          4. Child Abuse Prevention Month
      9. Soil & Water Conservation District
        1. Conservation Education
          1. Education Products & Programs
          2. Conservation Poster & Essay Contest
          3. Envirothon Competition
            2026 Envirothon Competition
          4. Resource Conservation Workshop
        2. Conservation Programs & Services
        3. Davidson Conservation Update
        4. Get Involved
        5. History of Soil Conservation
        6. News & Events
          1. Conservation Farm Family
            2026 Conservation Farm Family
          2. Conservation Farm Tour
        7. No-Till Drill
        8. Resource Information Available
        9. Soil Test Kits
        10. Technical Assistance
        11. Voluntary Agricultural District Assistance
      10. Tax Assessor
        1. PAY TAXES ONLINE
        2. Tax Certification Request Form
          TAX CERTIFICATION
        3.  2026 PROPERTY REVALUATION - ***POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 ***
        4. Collections
        5. 2025 DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS   
        6. Appraising
          1. Auxiliary Area Definitions
          2. Property Appeals
        7. Mailing Address Change Request
        8. Property Appeal
        9. Individual Personal Property Listing
        10. Business Personal Property
        11. Tax Rates / Property Exemption
        12. Homestead Property Exclusion / Exemption
        13. ABC Licenses
        14. Tax Foreclosures (PDF)
        15. Mobile Home Information
        16. Motor Vehicle Information
        17. Land Use Information
        18. 2021 Schedule of Values
        19. Mapping
        20. Property Record Search
        21. Tax Database Downloads
      11. Transportation
        1. Thomasville Saturday Bus Route Changes
        2. Live Track Your Bus
        3. Bus Policy & Safety
        4. Services
          1. Weekday Routes & Schedules
          2. Saturday Routes & Schedules
          3. Demand Response Transportation
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Other Transportation Systems
          1. Amtrak
          2. PART
          3. Intercity Bus Service
        7. Proposed DBE Program and Goal
        8. Title VI & Other Documents
          1. Civil Rights & Reasonable Modification Policy
          2. Davidson County Transportation Service Title VI
          3. Notice of Nondiscrimination
        9. ADA and Civil Rights
        10. Transportation Advisory Board
        11. Public Hearing Announcements
      12. Veterans
        1. Burial & Memorial Benefits
        2. Burial in VA National Cemeteries
        3. Headstones & Markers
        4. Healthcare Enrollment
        5. Compensation
        6. Pension
        7. Scholarships
        8. Discharge Upgrade Request
    8. Make a Public Records Request
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  3. Residents

    1. Alerts
    2. Animal Shelter
    3. Area Volunteer Fire Departments
    4. Area News Stations
    5. Churches
    6. Community Events
    7. Community News
    8. Libraries in Davidson County
    9. Parks & Recreation
      1. Athletic Facilities
      2. Classes & Programs
      3. Public Parks in Davidson County
      4. Special Olympics
    10. Public Schools in Davidson County
    11. Services
      1. E-Services
        1. Building Permits
        2. Deeds Online
        3. Employment Opportunities
        4. GIS
        5. On-line Library Catalog
        6. Pay Taxes On-line
        7. Property Septic Records
        8. Property Tax Search
        9. Restaurant Grades
        10. Road Sign Reporting
        11. Vital Records
      2. Garbage & Recycling
        1. Davidson County Landfill
        2. Recycling Drop Off
      3. Notary Services
      4. Permits & Inspections
      5. Safety Services
        1. Carry Concealed Weapons Permit
        2. Emergency Alerts
      6. Senior Services
      7. Social Services
      8. Sewer Services
      9. Transportation Services
        1. Amtrak
        2. Bus Routes
        3. Track Your Bus
      10. WIC
    12. Subscription Services
    13. Social Media
    14. Davidson County Bicentennial
    15. Operation Green Light
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  4. Business

    1. Area Chamber of Commerce
      1. Lexington Chamber of Commerce
      2. North Davidson Chamber of Commerce
      3. Thomasville Chamber of Commerce
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Business Directory
    4. Business Link North Carolina
    5. Davidson County Airport
    6. Davidson County Economic Development
    7. Local Cities
      1. City of Lexington
      2. City of Thomasville
    8. Local Towns
      1. Town of Denton
      2. Town of Midway
      3. Town of Wallburg
    9. Small Business Center at Davidson-Davie
    10. North Carolina Business Service Center
    11. North Carolina Department of Revenue
    12. Sales Call Instruction
    13. Senior Services Sponsorship
    14. Small Business Technology Development Center
    15. Start a Business
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Access
      1. Financial Dashboard
      2. GIS Downloads
      3. Notary Services
      4. Online Library Catalog
      5. Online Restaurant Grades
      6. Pay Property Taxes
      7. Property Septic Records
      8. Property Tax Records
      9. Property Tax Foreclosures (PDF)
      10. Real Estate Records
      11. Register of Deeds Services
      12. Vital Records
    2. Apply For
      1. Boards and Commissions
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Food & Nutrition Services
      4. Marriage Licenses Online
      5. Medical Assistance
      6. Permits
      7. Volunteering at the Animal Shelter
      8. Volunteering with Senior Services
    3. Contact
      1. Davidson County
      2. County Directory
    4. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Animals Available for Adoption
      3. Birth & Death Records
      4. Bus Routes
      5. Calendar of Events
      6. Current Bids
      7. GIS Services
      8. Recycling Centers
      9. Senior Nutrition Programs
    5. Report
      1. Citizen Request on Litter
      2. Damaged or Missing Road Signs
      3. Potholes
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Emergency Alerts
      2. Leisure Programs
      3. Subscription Services
    7. Make a Public Records Request
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