Identity Theft Protection Act

Identity Theft

Protect Your Personal Information on Public Records

Pitt County is committed to protecting the personal information of its residents. Under the North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act of 2005, individuals have the right to request the removal, also called “redaction”, of certain sensitive numbers from public records available online.

This law helps reduce the risk of identity theft by allowing residents to have private information removed from public-facing documents maintained by the Pitt County Register of Deeds and the Clerk of Superior Court.

What Can Be Removed (Redacted)?

You may request redaction of the following personal identifiers if they appear in publicly available documents:

  • Social Security numbers
  • Employer taxpayer identification numbers
  • Driver’s license or state-issued ID numbers
  • Passport numbers
  • Bank account (checking or savings) numbers
  • Credit and debit card numbers
  • Personal Identification Numbers (PINs)
  • Passwords

How to Request a Redaction

To request removal of any of the items above from public online records, follow these steps:

  • Submit a written request to the Pitt County Register of Deeds or Clerk of Superior Court.
  • Clearly sign the request.
  • Deliver it by mail, fax, email, or in person.

Important Notes

  • There is no fee to make a redaction request.
  • Only information currently available online is eligible for redaction under this law.
  • Filing a false redaction request is considered an infraction and may result in a fine.

Protect Against Property Fraud

In addition to redacting personal information, Pitt County residents can take proactive steps to monitor when documents are filed that match your name or property. Sign up for alerts that can help you detect unauthorized activity early and protect against property fraud.
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If You Are a Victim of Identity Theft

If your personal information has been compromised, we encourage you to take the following additional steps: