# Warrant Search in Wake County, North Carolina

Wake County Sheriff's Office

Wake County does not offer a dedicated online warrant search. The sheriff's office handles warrant verification - contact them for assistance.

## Official Resource

- [Search](https://wakeso.policetocitizen.com/)
- Phone: [(919) 856-6900](tel:9198566900)

## About Wake County Warrant Search

A Wake County warrant search helps you find active arrest warrants and bench warrants in Wake County, North Carolina. The Wake County Sheriff's Office maintains records of warrants issued in Wake County.

### How to Check for Warrants in Wake County

To check for warrants in Wake County, contact the Wake County Sheriff's Office directly at (919) 856-6900.

### What is a Wake County Arrest Warrant?

An arrest warrant in Wake County is issued by a judge when law enforcement has probable cause to believe someone committed a crime. An active arrest warrant means the person can be legally arrested by law enforcement officers.

### What is a Wake County Bench Warrant?

A bench warrant in Wake County is issued when someone fails to appear in court. Bench warrants are different from arrest warrants and are issued from the judge bench. Use our warrant search to check for bench warrants in Wake County.
## Alternative Resources

While Wake County does not offer online search, these statewide or nearby resources may help:

- Burke County
- Cabarrus County
- Forsyth County

## Nearby Jurisdictions

- Brunswick County
- Cumberland County
- Pitt County
- Beaufort County
- Mecklenburg County