Government Resources

The City of Statesville has curated a collection of essential Government Resources, available for your perusal and convenience.

Iredell County, NC Iredell County was incorporated in 1788 when it was formed from adjacent Rowan County. It is named for Judge James Iredell (1751-1799), Attorney General of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1788. The name Iredell, originally Eyredale, dates back to year 1066 to the Battle of Hastings, and it means "a valley of flowing air."

The county seat of Statesville, established in 1789, is approximately 45 miles north of Charlotte, and approximately 130 miles west of Raleigh, the state capital. Lake Norman, the nation's largest manmade lake by surface area, extends into the southwest portion of the county with approximately 520 miles of shoreline.

Iredell County is in the central section of the state and is bounded by Rowan, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Catawba, Alexander, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Davie counties. The present land area is 574.13 square miles and the 2012 population was 162,708.

View the Iredell County Government Website

Statesville is the county seat for Iredell County, which is part of the District 22A Judicial District, comprised of Alexander, Davidson, Davie, and Iredell Counties.

Iredell County Courts

The County Register of Deeds office can provide assistance for Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Powers of Attorney, Marriage Licenses, Certified Birth or Death Certificates, and to administer oaths to notaries or military discharges.

Register of Deeds

Iredell County Animal Services and Control provides a wide variety of services intended to promote responsible pet ownership, protect the public from diseased and dangerous animals, and to treat all citizens and animals fairly and compassionately.

Animal Services & Control

From the Mountains to the Sea: Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make North Carolina an exceptional place to live and do business.

NC State Government

The Iredell County Board of Elections provides information on voter requirements, upcoming elections, absentee ballots, campaign information, candidate information, etc.

There are no upcoming municipal elections in 2024. Next Voting is for the November 2024 Presidential Election. Early Voting begins October 17, 2024.

Elections

Iredell County Area Transportation System (ICATS) is a Community Transportation Program that serves human service consumers and the general public. ICATS operates as a ride-sharing system that enables routes and schedules to be structured to transport multiple passengers to multiple destinations. Services are provided through deviated fixed routes, subscription routes, and demand-response service trips.

Public Transportation: The Bloom