All NC Government Organizations
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| Administration, Department of | The Department of Administration (DOA) acts as the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees government operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. In addition, the department provides internal services and programs. Internal services include the maintenance of state-owned buildings and grounds and leadership in managing the department's information resources. The department's programs provide advocacy, assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved. DOA works to to deliver services for other state agencies, state employees, our communities, and our fellow citizens effectively, responsively, and cost-efficiently. | 919-807-2425 | 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1301 | Administrative |
| Administrative Hearings, Office of | The NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency established to provide a forum for resolution of contested cases involving citizens and state agencies by Administrative Law Judges; investigation of alleged unlawful employment and housing discrimination, including legal counsel and managerial assistance to the Human Relations Commission (HRC); and legal and technical assistance associated with state agency rulemaking, including legal counsel to the Rules Review Commission (RRC) and publication of the North Carolina Register (NCR) and the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC). OAH was created to ensure that functions of rulemaking, investigation, advocacy, and adjudication are not combined in the administrative process. | 919-431-3000 | 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 | Administrative, Courts and Justice |
| Administrative Office of the Courts | The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) provides centralized administration and budgeting services for the Judicial Branch and its nearly 6,500 employees statewide. Find court information by county, help topics, online services, forms, court dates, and more at NCcourts.gov. | 919-890-1000 | PO Box 2448, Raleigh, NC 27602 | Courts and Justice |
| Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Division of | The NC Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all adults and juveniles sentenced after conviction for violations of North Carolina law. | 919-733-2126 | 201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Courts and Justice |
| Aging and Adult Services, Division of | The NC Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is responsible for planning, administering, coordinating and evaluating activities and programs for older adults. | 919-855-3400 | 2101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Health, Social Programs |
| Agricultural Finance Authority, NC | The NC Agricultural Finance Authority (NCAFA) was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide credit to agriculture in local areas where it is not available at reasonable rates and terms. The mission applies to all aspects of agriculture; farming, processing, manufacturing and exporting. | 919-790-3949 | NC Agricultural Finance Authority Suite 150, 1101 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 | Business, Land and Environment |
| Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of | The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services works to provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. Our divisions have responsibilities in these regulatory and service areas: agronomy; animal health; weights and measures; gas and oil inspection; crop and livestock statistics; USDA commodity distribution; state farm operations; food, drug and cosmetic testing for purity; agricultural marketing and promotion; agricultural marketing grading; international agricultural crop and livestock marketing; operation of the North Carolina State Fair and North Carolina Mountain State Fair; operation of four state farmers markets; research station operations; seed and fertilizer inspection; nursery and plant pest eradication activities; regulation of the structural pest control industry; agricultural environmental issues; soil and water conservation; forest management and protection; state and federal agricultural legislation; and agricultural economic analysis. Our divisions include: Agriculture Finance Authority Food and Drug Protection Food Distribution Forest Service Soil and Water Conservation Structural Pest Control Veterinary See All NCDA&CS Divisions | 919-707-3000 | 1001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1001 | Business, Land and Environment |
| Air Quality, Division of | The NC Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. | 877-623-6748 | 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 | Health, Land and Environment |
| Alcohol and Chemical Dependency, Division of | The Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Division (ACDP) treats chemical dependency as a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestation. https://www.ncdps.gov/Adult-Corrections/Alcohol-Chemical-Dependency-Prog... | 919-420-7933 | Health, Safety | |
| Alcohol Law Enforcement | The mission of the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division is to reduce crime and enhance public safety throughout the State of North Carolina. This mission is accomplished through partnerships with sheriffs and police chiefs and through the proactive, fair and consistent enforcement of the state laws related to alcoholic beverage control, gambling, controlled substances and nuisance abatement, as well as other criminal and regulatory matters in the interest of health and public safety. ALE emphasizes working with local law enforcement agencies to provide solutions to community-based problems. ALE partners with sheriffs and police chiefs to spearhead enforcement operations aimed at making communities safer. ALE is the lead enforcement agency for the state's alcoholic beverage control and lottery laws. ALE special agents target problem ABC-licensed and illegal establishments that serve as havens for violence, drugs, gang activity, organized crime, money laundering and other criminal activity. ALE's diverse and highly skilled workforce is measured by the positive impact it makes on communities. Special agents are peace officers authorized to investigate, arrest, and take enforcement action for any criminal offense with territorial jurisdiction throughout North Carolina. https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/law-enforcement/alcohol-law-enforcement | 919-733-4060 | Business, Safety | |
| Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission | The NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission provides uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages in the state. | 919-779-0700 | 4307 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Business |
| Archaeology, NC State Office of | The NC Office of State Archaeology coordinates and implements a statewide program of prehistoric, historic, and underwater archaeology, surveys statewide archaeological resources, and issues permits to individuals and groups for operations and salvage of land and sea properties in North Carolina. Telephone: 919-814-6550 Website: http://www.archaeology.ncdcr.gov/ | 919-814-6550 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Archives and History | The NC Office of Archives and History celebrates North Carolina history from pre-colonial times to the present, safeguards documentary and material evidence of earlier generations, and provides leadership and assistance to government agencies, individuals, businesses and organizations to further the stewardship of the state's historic resources. Telephone: 919-814-6640 Website: https://www.ncdcr.gov/about/history | 919-814-6640 | Education, Recreation and Culture | |
| Archives of North Carolina, State | The N.C. Division of Archives and Records, also referred to as the State Archives of North Carolina, collects and preserves historical and evidential materials related to North Carolina and makes them available for public use in person and online. Main Telephone: 919-807-7310 Archives Search Room Information: 919-814-6840 Website: http://archives.ncdcr.gov/ | 919-807-7310 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Art Museums, NC Division of State | Based in two locations, Raleigh and Winston-Salem, North Carolina's state art museums give all North Carolinians access to world-class art. Both art museums house a vast collection, from masterworks by Picasso and Rembrandt to cutting-edge work by contemporary Tar Heel artists. https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/museums/art | 919-807-7300 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Arts Council, NC | The NC Arts Council works to create a strong and efficient arts infrastructure across the state, and to plan and implement economic development initiatives using the arts. The Council works to make the arts benefit North Carolina citizens and communities. Telephone: 919-814-6500 Website: http://www.ncarts.org/ | 919-814-6500 | Education, Recreation and Culture | |
| Aviation, Division of | The Division of Aviation is responsible for all aviation functions regarding state system planning and development, provides funding to communities for constructing and improving airports, and operates an active aviation safety and education program. | 919-814-0550 | 1560 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Banking Commission | The NC State Banking Commission supervises, directs, and reviews the activities of the Office of the Commissioner of Banks under the North Carolina Banking Laws. The State Banking Commission, which consists of the State Treasurer and 14 appointed members, meets routinely to review any matters before the Office of the Commissioner of Banks. Phone: 919-733-3016 Website: https://www.nccob.gov/public/ | 919-733-3016 | Administrative, Business | |
| Bicycle/Pedestrian, Division of | The Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation works to integrate bicycle and pedestrian safety, mobility, and accessibility into North Carolina's overall transportation program. | 919-707-2600 | 1552 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Blind, Division of Services for the | The NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) provides services to people who are blind or visually impaired to help them reach their goals of independence and employment. 919-527-6700 http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb | 919-527-6700 | Health, Social Programs | |
| Budget and Management, Office of State | The NC Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) works in budget development and execution, management services, demographic and economic analysis, and technology and data services. It is responsible for the development, execution and monitoring of state agency budgets, providing agencies with analysis and accountability. The major functions of OSBM are: Develop, execute and monitor state agency budgets. Estimate and project population and revenues as a common framework for building the state budget. Ensure that agency budget actions are consistent with the State Budget Act in preparation, presentation, certification, and execution of the biennial state budget Prepare the six-year capital improvement plan, and the long term planning, budgeting, and financing of the state's capital assets. Maintain summary budget information across all operating and capital budget sections and ensuring proper balances government-wide. Estimate and project population and revenues as a common framework for building the state budget. Provide management and organizational analysis for state agencies and institutions. Coordinate approval of agency IT projects Coordinate statewide performance initiatives. Analyze and disseminate socioeconomic information. | 984-236-0600 | 430 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Budget and Taxes |
| Business Registration Division | The NC Business Registration Division of the Secretary of State's Office is responsible for the examination, custody and maintenance of the legal documents filed by more than 400,000 corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. The duty of the Secretary of State is to ensure uniform compliance with the statutes governing the creation of these entities, record the information required to be kept as a public record, and provide that information to the public. The Business Registration Division acts in an administrative capacity only and cannot give legal advice. Website: https://www.sosnc.gov/Corporations/ | 919-814-5400 | Business | |
| Campaign Finance Division | The NC Campaign Finance Division of the State Board of Elections provides information about the requirements, procedures, and statutes governing campaign reporting. | 919-814-0700 | North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), PO Box 27255, Raleigh, NC 27611 | Government and Elections |
| Center for Geographic Information and Analysis | The NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA) is the lead agency for geographic information systems (GIS) services and GIS coordination for the State of North Carolina. CGIA provides GIS services to state and local governments. The Coordination Program brings the statewide community together to promote data sharing, informed decision-making, and cost efficiencies. Website: http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/ Phone: 919-754-6588 | 919-754-6588 | Land and Environment, Transportation & Infrastructure | |
| Center for Safer Schools | The N.C. Center for Safer Schools, housed in the N.C. Department of Public Safety, serves as the state's primary point of contact on issues dealing with school safety and the prevention of youth violence. Website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/cfss/ | 855-819-8381 | Courts and Justice, Social Programs | |
| Chief Information Officer, Office of | The State Chief Information Officer (CIO) is appointed by the Governor and manages information technology for the State of North Carolina. The State CIO has statewide authority over IT project approval and oversight, IT procurement, IT security, and IT planning and budgeting. | 919-754-6000 | N.C. Department of Information Technology, P.O. Box 17209, Raleigh, NC 27619 | Administrative |
| Child Development and Early Education, Division of | The NC Child Development and Early Education Division implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina. Telephone: 919-814-6300 Website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ | 919-814-6300 | Education, Social Programs | |
| Child Protection Services | The NC Child Protective Services program strives to ensure safe, permanent, nurturing families for children by protecting them from abuse and neglect while attempting to preserve the family unit. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, contact your county department of social services. | 919-855-4800 | 2401 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Safety, Social Programs |
| Child Support Services | The NC Child Support Services Program works to ensure that both parents are responsible for the support of their children to the best of their ability. | 800-992-9457 | NC Child Support Services, PO Box 20800, Raleigh, NC 27619 | Courts and Justice, Social Programs |
| Civil Air Patrol | The NC Wing of the Civil Air Patrol provide search and rescue, disaster relief, emergency service, and homeland security missions. North Carolina members perform many Air Force assigned search and rescue missions each year. North Carolina Wing maintains a post at the states Emergency Operations Center to provide rapid response during natural disasters, and North Carolina members have been deployed to other states for assistance. | 336-570-6894 | NORTH CAROLINA WING ADDRESS, 3520 Alamance Road, Burlington, NC 27215 | Safety |
| Civil Rights Division, Office of Administrative Hearings | The North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), Civil Rights Division (CRD) is responsible for investigating charges of employment discrimination and housing discrimination. The Civil Rights Division includes the North Carolina Human Relations Commission, which provides services and programs aimed at improving relationships among all citizens of the state, while seeking to ensure equal opportunities in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, recreation, education, justice, and governmental services. | 919-431-3036 | 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 | Administrative, Courts and Justice |
| Coastal Management, Division of | The NC Division of Coastal Management works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. Coastal Management is part of the Department of Environmental Quality, which is responsible for keeping the state's environment healthy. The division also receives oversight (and part of its funding) from the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. | 252-808-2808 | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Land and Environment |
| Commerce, Department of | The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The Department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. Taking a comprehensive approach to economic development, the Departments work reaches many areas. The Department helps people find jobs and employers find and retain a qualified workforce. The Department administers the states employment security system, supporting workers during career transitions. The Department provides local communities with grants and planning services to spur infrastructure development and economic growth, and administers the states economic incentive programs. The Department is also responsible for recruiting companies to the state, helping existing North Carolina companies expand, encouraging business start-ups, enabling companies to export, and marketing North Carolina as a business and visitor destination. In October 2014, the Department entered a contract with a new public-private organization, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) to take the lead in these recruiting and marketing functions. The Department also publishes data, statistics, information and reports for citizens and policymakers interested in the states economy. Divisions for the Department of Commerce include: Employment Security Labor and Economic Analysis Rural Economic Development Science, Technology and Innovation Workforce Solutions | 919-814-4600 | 4301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4301 | Business |
| Community College System Office | The NC Community College System reaches 700,000 students annually at 58 colleges across North Carolina. The colleges offer flexible, affordable and accessible educational options, including college-transfer programs, short-term workforce training, basic skills instruction, dual enrollment for high school students, career and technical education and apprenticeships. Customized job training programs developed by the colleges serve 38,000 workers at more than 1,000 companies annually. Small Business Centers at community colleges help start 700 new businesses a year in North Carolina. The system is the third largest in the United States, with more than 275 programs of study aimed at preparing North Carolina residents for the workforce. Main Website: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/ | 919-807-7100 | 200 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Education |
| Community Corrections | Community Corrections helps protect the safety of North Carolina communities by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders on probation, parole or post-release supervision. | 919-716-3100 | Yonkers Road, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Courts and Justice, Safety |
| Constituent Services | Contact the Office of the Governor | 919-814-2000 | North Carolina Office of the Governor, 20301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Government and Elections |
| Construction, Office of State | The NC Office of State Construction directs and guides the state's capital facilities development and management process. The office manages the state's capital improvement process to assure that improvements to the state's physical properties can be reasonably completed with the amount of money appropriated. https://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/construction/ | 919-807-4100 | Administrative | |
| Consumer Protection Division | The NC Consumer Protection Division experts protect North Carolina consumers by fighting unfair business practices like scams and frauds. http://www.ncdoj.gov/Consumer.aspx | 919-716-6000 x919 | Business, Consumer and Housing | |
| Controller, Office of the State | The Office of the State Controller (OSC) performs a critical role in sustaining government activities from state agencies to universities and community colleges. The Controller works with the States fiscal officers throughout state government to ensure the reliability, integrity, objectivity, accountability and efficiency of the State's fiscal operations. OSC provides leadership and professional guidance relating to fiscal policy. OSC works to ensure that state government is acting in a manner that minimizes risk and maintains the integrity of its fiscal operations. The basis for the Controllers authority is statutory, and the Controller manages 14 Enterprise programs which consists of a Human Resource & Payroll System, Cash Management System and the North Carolina Accounting System among others. Main Contact Phone: 919-707-0500 Customer Support Services Center: 919-707-0795 866-292-4314 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm HR/Payroll Questions / BEST Shared Services: 919-707-0707 866-622-3784 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 919-707-0500 | 1410 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1410 | Administrative |
| Correction Enterprises | Working within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Correction Enterprises provides the state's inmates with opportunities to learn job skills by producing goods and services for the Department of Public Safety and other tax-supported entities. | 919-716-3600 | MSC 4240, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Administrative, Safety |
| Council for Women, NC | The NC Council for Women is the state's leading voice on key issues impacting women. | 984-236-0330 | North Carolina Council for Women & Youth Involvement, 1320 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Social Programs |
| Criminal Division | The NC Criminal Division handles criminal matters for which the Attorney General is responsible, including criminal appeals, death penalty cases, legal representation, and advice related to law enforcement and assists in prosecuting certain criminal cases and cases involving the Department of Public Safety. | 919-716-6500 | Courts and Justice | |
| Criminal Justice Information Network | The Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) works to develop a statewide criminal justice information network in North Carolina that enables a properly authorized user to readily and effectively use information, regardless of its location in national, state, or local databases. | 919-754-6634 | PO Box 17209, Raleigh, NC 27619 | Courts and Justice |
| Criminal Justice Training and Standards | The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission establishes minimum employment, training, and retention standards for the State's criminal justice officers. The Commission plans for the effective implementation of innovations in the State's system of criminal justice employment, training, and education. Phone: (919) 716-6000 Website: https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/ | 919-716-6000 | Courts and Justice, Safety | |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Division of | The NC Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) provides you with the information, skills and tools you need to achieve effective communication and access to resources in your community for independence and full participation in society. | 919-527-6930 | 2301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 - 2301 | Social Programs |
| Department of Information Technology: Service Desk | The N.C. Department of Information Technology Service Desk is the front line for receiving customer-submitted incidents as well as service requests. The Service Desk operates 24/7 to provide customers with advice, guidance and the rapid restoration of services. Phone: 919-754-6000 Toll-free: 800-722-3946 https://it.nc.gov/service-desk | 919-754-6000 | P.O. Box 17209, Raleigh, NC 27619-7209 | Administrative |
| Developmental Disabilities, Council on | The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services and supports. | 919-527-6500 | 2010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Social Programs |
| Economic Development Partnership (EDPNC) | The Economic Development Partnership of N.C., a public-private organization, recruits companies and markets the State of North Carolina as a business and tourist location under contract with the N.C. Department of Commerce. | 919-447-7777 | 150 Fayetteville St, Suite 1200, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Business |
| Elections, State Board of | The NC State Board of Elections is the state agency charged with overall responsibility for administration of the elections process and campaign finance disclosure in North Carolina. The State Board itself is composed of five members, appointed by the Governor. Phone: 919-814-0700 Website: https://www.ncsbe.gov | 919-814-0700 | Government and Elections | |
| Emergency Management | NC Emergency Management helps North Carolinians prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. | 919-825-2500 | 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 | Safety |
| Employment Security, Division of | The NC Division of Employment Security matches jobs and workers to increase the efficiency of local labor markets. It provides unemployment compensation to support unemployed workers and their communities. | 919-707-1000 | P.O. Box 25903, Raleigh, NC 27611-5903 | Business, Social Programs |
| Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, Division of | The NC Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources seeks to promote the wise use and protection of North Carolina's land and geologic resources, including mining, dams, sediment and erosion control, stormwater management and geological survey. The division's Energy Section includes oil and shale gas management, transportation, renewables, and the implementation of the State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program. | 877-623-6748 | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Land and Environment |
| Environmental Assistance and Customer Service | The NC Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service provides customer-focused assistance for a greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance. The office encourages wider adoption of sustainable practices, promotes increased recycling and reduced waste disposal, and works to reduce impacts from resource consumption. | 877-623-6748 | 1639 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Land and Environment |
| Environmental Health | The NC Environmental Health Section works to safeguard life, promote human health and protect the environment. The office has regulatory oversight of food handling and lodging establishments, public pools, tattoo parlors and sub-surface on-site wastewater treatment and dispersal systems. http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/ | 919-707-5854 | Health, Land and Environment | |
| Environmental Quality, Department of | The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. | 877-623-6748 | 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 | Land and Environment |
| Ethics Commission, NC State | The State Ethics Commission is responsible for interpreting and administering the State Government Ethics Act, including issuing formal advisory opinions, administering the financial disclosure process for individuals covered by the State Government Ethics Act, providing education, and investigating complaints. The Commission is also responsible for interpreting the Lobbying Law. | 919-814-3600 | 430 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Administrative, Government and Elections |
| Federal Surplus Property | Federal Surplus Property is a division of the North Carolina Department of Administration that serves as a procurement and distribution organization, ensuring the fair and equitable distribution of surplus federal property for the benefit of the state's citizens. Website: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/government-agencies/federal-surplus-property Telephone: 919-814-5613 Email: Email Federal Surplus | 919-814-5613 | 1311 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1311 | Administrative |
| Ferry Division | The North Carolina Ferry Division, the second-largest state-run ferry system in the U.S., runs more than 20 boats on seven regular routes along the coast and transports approximately 850,000 vehicles and 2 million passengers a year. Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/ferry/Pages/default.aspx | 800-293-3779 | Transportation & Infrastructure | |
| Field Trips, Capital Area Visitor Services and Raleigh Group Visits | Capital Area Visitor Services schedules and coordinates tours of historic state-owned points of interest. Visits must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance; however, earlier scheduling allows more flexibility, permits time for delivery of your written itinerary, and opens more options for your trip. When planning to visit the State Capitol, Legislative Building, or Executive Mansion it is better to book 7-8 months in advance. To schedule through CAVS, you need to have at least 10 persons in your group. | 919-814-6950 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Film Office | The NC Film Office, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of NC, markets the state as a location for film and television productions. North Carolina offers producers financial rebates of up to 25% on qualified expenses. | 919-447-7800 | North Carolina Film Office part of the EDPNC150, Fayetteville St, Suite 1200, Raleigh, NC 27601 | Business |
| Fire Marshal, Office of State | Office of State Fire Marshal is a section within the North Carolina Department of Insurance. OSFM is comprised of the following six divisions: Engineering and Codes; Manufactured Building; Risk Management; Fire and Rescue Training and Inspections; Fire and Rescue Commission; and Programs, Prevention and Grants. OSFM staffers handle a wide variety of important tasks, many of which directly impact the life safety of North Carolina citizens. From training fire and rescue personnel to administering the state building code, from securing property insurance for state-owned buildings to reviewing construction plans for state building projects, OSFM plays a vital role in protecting lives and property in North Carolina. Telephone: 800-634-7854 Website: https://www.ncosfm.gov/ | 800-634-7854 | Safety | |
| Food and Drug Protection Division | The Food and Drug Protection Division assures consumers that foods, feeds, drugs, cosmetics and automotive antifreezes are safe, wholesome and properly labeled. Statewide inspections and chemical analyses offer protection against unsafe, deceptive and fraudulent products. | 919-733-7366 | 1070 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Health, Safety |
| Food Distribution | The Food Distribution Division contributes to the nutritional well being of the citizens of North Carolina by distributing USDA commodities to eligible Recipient Agencies. Food Distribution administers nine food programs for USDA. | 919-575-4490 | 1015 Food Distribution Drive (Formerly 2582 West Lyon Station Road), Creedmoor, NC 27522 | Business, Land and Environment |
| Forest Service, NC | The N.C. Forest Service is one of the premier forestry agencies in the United States. The agency protects the more than 18.8 million acres of forestland in North Carolina from the threat of wildfire, insects and diseases. It responds to an average 4,500 wildfires annually, protecting the forest, lives and homes as North Carolina has the most acres of Wildland Urban Interface in the nation. These are areas where homes and development are intermingled with forestland. Forest Rangers with the N.C. Forest Service assist non-industrial private landowners by providing advice and assistance in managing their forest resources for a wide variety of benefits, including timber, soil and water quality, wildlife, aesthetic beauty and recreational uses. Our intention in helping landowners sustainably manage their forests is to keep our state's forests productive while providing many other benefits. Keeping these lands as working forests helps prevent them from being lost to development. Telephone: 919-857-4801 Website: https://www.ncforestservice.gov | 919-857-4801 | Land and Environment | |
| General Assembly | Laws of North Carolina, known as statutes, are made by the General Assembly. The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is made of two bodies or houses; the Senate, which has 50 members; and the House of Representatives, which consists of 120 members. Each legislator represents either a Senatorial District or a House District. The General Assembly meets in regular session beginning in January of each odd-numbered year, and adjourns to reconvene the following even-numbered year for a shorter session. The Senate and the House of Representatives meet in their respective chambers on Monday evenings and during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The members return to their homes to take care of their affairs and be available to their constituents during the weekend. | 919-733-7928 | 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 | Government and Elections |
| Global TransPark | The North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP) is a 2,500-acre industrial/airport site offering unparalleled access to air, rail, highways, and North Carolina's two international ports. It is aimed at growing the aerospace, logistics, manufacturing, emergency services, defense contracting, and supporting industries. | 252-775-6180 | North Carolina Global TransPark Authority, 2780 Jetport Road, Kinston, NC 28504 | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Government Data Analytics Center | The Government Data Analytics Center (GDAC) works with agencies to define their analytic needs, determine access to required data sources, and scope the level of effort to support the analytics development. As more organizations request the assistance of the GDAC, prioritization of these needs will be based on level of effort and cost, return on investment, and available resources. | 919-754-6950 | N.C. Department of Information Technology, P.O. Box 17209, Raleigh, NC 27619 | Administrative |
| Governor Morehead School | Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students, in a unique residential setting. The school provides services to children from birth to 21 years of age, and also serves school-aged children in their home communities. | 919-733-6382 | 2303 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Education, Social Programs |
| Governor, Office of | The governor's specific duties and responsibilities are mandated by the state constitution and legislative statutes. They include the state budget; serving as commander in chief of the state militia; chairing the Council of State; convening special legislative sessions; executing the laws of the state; granting pardons, commuting prison sentences, and issuing extradition warrants; joining interstate compacts; reorganizing and consolidating state agencies under his or her direct control; exercising final authority over state expenditures and administering funds and loans from the federal government; and delivering the annual state-of-the-state address to a joint session of the legislature. Source: NCpedia.org | 919-814-2000 | 20301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 | Government and Elections |
| Governor's Highway Safety Program | The Governor's Highway Safety Program promotes highway safety awareness to reduce the number of traffic crashes and deaths in the state. | 919-814-3650 | 1508 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Governors Crime Commission | The North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission serves as the chief advisory body to the governor and the secretary of the Department of Public Safety on crime and justice issues. Federal block grants are awarded to government, education and social service agencies to start new and innovative programs in North Carolina and to continue efforts to reduce crime. The grants are awarded each year in three categories: Criminal Justice, Crime Victims' Services and Juvenile Justice. The Commission is a pass-through agency from 14 different federal funding sources for about $100 million of federal block grants each year for new criminal justice programs. Commission members, along with agency staff, set program priorities, review applications and make recommendations to the governor. They also ensure that money is spent according to federal and state governmental regulations during the life of the grants. The grants are awarded in the following areas: Justice Assistance Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Juvenile Accountability Victims of Crime Act Violence Against Women Act. The Governor's Crime Commission staff announces the availability of grant funds statewide in September on its web site. Applicants have up to six weeks to complete the application. Awards are made in the spring. GCC was originally created by the State Legislature in 1968. | 919-733-4564 | 4234 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Courts and Justice, Social Programs |
| Health and Human Services, Department of | The Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. To find programs and people to help you, contact the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1-800-662-7030. The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions. DHHS oversees and manages 14 state operated healthcare facilities that treat adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and neuro-medical needs. | 919-855-4800 | 2001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2001 | Health, Social Programs |
| Health Benefits, Division of | The NC Division of Medical Assistance works to use the resources and partnerships of Medicaid to improve health care for all North Carolinians. | 888-245-0179 | 2501 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 7699-2501 | Health, Social Programs |
| Health Service Regulation, Division of | The Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) provides effective regulatory and remedial activities for the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. This includes consultation, training opportunities and improved access to health care delivery systems. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dhsr | 919-855-3750 | Health, Social Programs | |
| Hearings Division, Office of Administrative Hearings | The Hearings Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings provides a forum for an independent hearing before an Administrative Law Judge when a dispute with a state agency involving a person's or entity's rights, duties, or privileges cannot be resolved through informal procedures. | 919-431-3000 | 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 | Administrative |
| Highways Division | The Division of Highways supports the delivery of statewide transportation projects and is responsible for nearly 80,000 miles of road in North Carolina, making it the nation's second largest state-maintained highway system. | 919-707-4552 | 1536 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1536 | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Historic Preservation, NC State Office of | The NC State Office of Historic Preservation Office helps individuals, organizations and local, state and federal agencies identify and enhance historically and archaeologically significant properties across North Carolina through a range of services including technical assistance, statewide sruveying of historic buildings, environmental review, and grant assistance. Main Telephone: 919-814-6570 Research Branch: 919-814-6620 Website: https://www.ncdcr.gov/about/history/historic-preservation | 919-814-6570 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Historic Sites | The Division of State Historic Sites and Properties preserves, operates, and interprets significant historic sites, enabling visitors to explore North Carolina's rich and diverse heritage in an engaging, relevant manner. Telephone: 919-814-7150 Website: https://historicsites.nc.gov/ | 919-814-7150 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Historical Publications | The Historical Publications Section of the Office of Archives and History offers more than 160 titles that reflect the rich variety of Tar Heel history. The section has high research and editorial standards for the books, articles, maps, and other materials that it publishes. https://www.ncdcr.gov/about/history/historical-publications | 919-733-7442 | Recreation and Culture | |
| Historically Underutilized Businesses, Office for | The North Carolina Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses was established on April 20, 1999 through the signing of Executive Order 150. The mission of this office is to promote the economic opportunities for historically underutilized businesses in State Government contracting and procurement that will foster their growth and profitability. | 984-236-0130 | North Carolina Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Business |
| History Museums, NC Division of State | The NC Division of State History Museums seek to capture the spirit of North Carolina and its people by interpreting more than 14,000 years of history with a collection of more than 350,000 objects at the flagship NC Museum of History in Raleigh and seven regional museums of history around the state. https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/museums/history | 919-807-7900 | Recreation and Culture | |
| House of Representatives | The NC House of Representatives consists of 120 members who serve a term of two years. | 919-733-4111 | North Carolina General Assembly Legislative Building, 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 | Government and Elections |
| Housing Finance Agency of North Carolina | The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting public agency that finances affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market. The Agency offers low-cost mortgages and down payment assistance for qualified home buyers through participating lenders statewide. It finances affordable homes and apartments and housing for people with special needs developed by local governments, nonprofit organizations and private owners. The Agency also awards funding to local governments and nonprofit agencies for the rehabilitation of substandard owner-occupied homes and offers foreclosure prevention assistance in partnership with HUD-approved housing counseling agencies statewide. The Agency does not directly provide housing—consumers need to contact local lenders and partners for assistance. More information at www.HousingBuildsNC.com | 919-877-5700 | Consumer and Housing | |
| Human Relations Commission | The Commission advocates, enforces, and promotes equality of opportunity in the areas of housing, fair employment practices, public accommodations, education, justice, and governmental services. https://www.oah.nc.gov/civil-rights-division/human-relations-commission Telephone: 919-431-3000 | 919-431-3000 | Administrative, Consumer and Housing | |
| Indian Affairs, Commission of | https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/commission-of-indian-affairs | 919-807-4440 | Social Programs | |
| Industrial Commission | The NC Industrial Commission administers the North Carolina Workers Compensation Act and the Tort Claims Act. Additionally, the Industrial Commission is charged with administering the Law Enforcement Officers, Firemens, Rescue Squad Workers, and Civil Air Patrol Members Death Benefits Act, the Childhood Vaccine-Related Injury Compensation Program, and Compensation to Persons Erroneously Convicted of Felonies. | 919-807-2500 | 1240 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Administrative, Business, Social Programs |
| Information Technology, Department of | The N.C. Department of Information Technology is the leading provider of IT services to state agencies, local governments and educational institutions across North Carolina. Services include hosting, network, telecommunications, desktop computing and unified communications, including email and calendaring. NCDIT also offers 24/7 support through its ITIL-trained service desk and IT service support teams. The Office of the State Chief Information Officer provides oversight of state agency IT projects and manages IT procurement, cybersecurity, business relationship strategies, and statewide architecture. The state chief information officer is also represented on boards and commissions including the Information Technology Strategy Board, the North Carolina 911 Board, the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council and the Criminal Justice Information Network. | 919-754-6100 | PO Box 17209, Raleigh, NC 27619-7209 | Administrative |
| Innovation Center | The NC Innovation Center is a working laboratory where state agencies, educational institutions, private industry and citizens collaborate and solve challenges by connecting people and technology to transform the way government delivers services. | 919-754-6100 | P.O. Box 17209, Raleigh, NC 27619 | Administrative |
| Insurance, Department of | The NC Department of Insurance regulates the insurance industry, licensing insurance professionals and others, educating consumers about different types of insurance, handling consumer complaints, and much more. The Department also houses the Office of State Fire Marshal. Any insurance business in this state first must be approved by the Commissioner, and companies and agents must meet rigorous standards before they receive a license to do that business. We also provide other services not directly associated with insurance: licensing bail bondsmen overseeing motor clubs and collection agencies protecting consumers from fraud and illegal behavior with a staff of sworn law enforcement officers in our Investigations Division educating North Carolinians about safety issues such as child safety seats, fire protection, natural disaster preparation and other family safety issues interpreting the state's building codes and suggesting new and improved codes to further protect citizens obtaining and maintaining insurance coverage for all state-owned buildings, including such items as the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington and the campuses of the state university system assisting the elderly and others with Medicare and Medicaid questions through our nationally recognized Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program Overall, we strive to provide high quality service to North Carolinians across the state. | 855-408-1212 | 325 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Consumer and Housing, Health |
| International Understanding, Center for | The Center for International Understanding serves North Carolina by promoting awareness, expanding understanding, and empowering action through global education. CIU's programs for business, policy and education leaders aim to make North Carolina the most globally engaged state in the nation. http://goglobalnc.org/ | 919-420-1360 | Education | |
| Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation, NC | The NC Office of Justice for Sterilization Victims provides justice and compensate victims who were forcibly sterilized by the State of North Carolina. The office functions as a clearinghouse to assist victims of the former NC Eugenics Board program. | 877-550-6013 | 1330 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Courts and Justice |
| Justice, Department of | The North Carolina Department of Justice has four primary functions: Provide legal representation to state agencies; Assist local law enforcement in fighting crime and prosecuting cases; Provide training and standards for law enforcement; Protect North Carolina consumers. The department provides legal advice and representation to state government departments, agencies and commissions. The Attorney General, as head of the department, also provides legal opinions at the request of public officials and handles all criminal appeals from state trial courts. When public safety and interests are at stake, the Attorney General can take legal action on behalf of the State and its people. The Department of Justice provides assistance to law enforcement agencies across North Carolina. The North Carolina State Crime Laboratory helps solve crimes by analyzing evidence and consulting with local law enforcement officers and other criminal justice personnel. The North Carolina Justice Academy provides training for local law enforcement officers. The Department of Justice also oversees standards for law enforcement through the Sheriffs' Standards Training Commission and the Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. | 919-716-6400 | 114 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Consumer and Housing, Courts and Justice |
| Juvenile Court Services | Juvenile Court Services provides intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that provides care and control. https://www.ncdps.gov/Juvenile-Justice/Juvenile-Court-Services | 919-733-3388 | Courts and Justice, Social Programs | |
| Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils | The N.C. Department of Public Safety partners with Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils in each county to galvanize community leaders, locally and statewide, to reduce and prevent juvenile crime. | 919-733-3388 | 4212 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Courts and Justice, Social Programs |
| Juvenile Justice, Section of | The NC Juvenile Justice Division is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. | 919-733-3388 | 4212 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 | Courts and Justice, Social Programs |
| Labor and Economic Analysis Division | The Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) collects data, conducts research and analysis and publishes reports about the state's economy and labor market. Information and data produced by LEAD help stakeholders make more informed decisions on business recruitment, education and workforce policies and career development, as well as gain a more extensive view of North Carolina's economy. Website: http://www.nccommerce.com/lead Phone: 919-707-1500 | 919-707-1500 | Business | |
| Labor, Department of | The NC Department of Labor is charged with promoting the 'health, safety and general well-being' of more than 4 million workers in the state. The department serves the needs of the workplace through a variety of programs aimed at making the employees of North Carolina safe. A commissioner of labor is elected every four years as head of the department and also serves on the Council of State. The commissioner has broad regulatory and enforcement powers to carry out the department's duties and responsibilities.The department conducts safety and health inspections and investigates work-related accidents and deaths. It also conducts randomly scheduled and follow-up inspections with firms previously cited for OSH violations. The department also regulates the safety of boilers, elevators, and amusement rides. | 919-807-2796 | 1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 | Business, Health, Safety |
| Legislative Bill Drafting Division | The Legislative Drafting Division of the North Carolina General Assembly provides assistance to legislators in the preparation of bill drafts and bill introductions. | 919-733-6660 | Legislative Office Building, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Suite 401, Raleigh, NC 27603 | Government and Elections |
| Library Blind/ Physically Handicapped | The NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NCLBPH) is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. The library is located in Raleigh, but mails materials throughout the state. | 919-733-4376 | 1841 Capital Blvd.Raleigh, NC 27604 | Recreation and Culture, Social Programs |
| Library of North Carolina, State | The State Library of North Carolina operates the Government and Heritage Library, containing print and digital information about North Carolina, and the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which serves readers who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. A third section, Library Development, provides advice and assistance across the state to all types of libraries and also provides funding and other support to public libraries. Main Telephone: 919-814-6780 Government & Heritage Library (Information Desk): 919-814-6790 Website: http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ | 919-814-6780 | Recreation and Culture |