The County's 911 Addressing Department provides a comprehensive and uniform system of permanent road addresses for all residences and businesses throughout the county in order to facilitate provision of adequate public safety and emergency response services. It is further designed to benefit the United States Postal Service, local business owners, and individual citizens by minimizing difficulty in locating properties and buildings.

Frequestly Asked Questions

Q. When can I apply for my physical address?

A. You can apply for a physical address as long as you have a driveway established or you can flag where your driveway will be located. Vacant land will not receive a physical address. You will need an address before you can apply for a building permit or telephone service.

Q. When do I place the numbers on my house and mailbox?

A. Within 30 days after you have been notified.

Q. Where do I post my address house number?

A. The address number must be displayed on the front of a building or at the entrance to a building which is most clearly visible from the road during both day and night. If a building is not visible from the road, the address number shall be displayed at the end of the driveway nearest the road which provides access to the building. The number shall be attached to a fence, gate, mailbox or the like adjacent to the road right-of-way. Numerals must be of contrasting color to the background and shall be plain block numeric numbers, not alpha print. It is recommended that these numbers be reflective to ensure better visibility.

Q. Who do I need to inform of my new address?

A. You need to notify everyone of your address including the telephone company, bank, utility company, cable company, Tax Office, Board of Elections and anyone else you do business with.

Operating hours of the 911 Addressing Department are
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
We are located at 1051 Harper Avenue SW in Lenoir

911 Addressing Department Staff

Kevin Parrish - GIS Director                                    828-757-1388

Cinda McRary - E-911 Addressing Coordinator      828-757-6859

Fax Machine                                                             828-757-6864