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The primary concern of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is the well-being and safety of the county’s residents. The office aims to enhance the quality of life by reducing crime and the fear of crime.

Guilford County Board of Elections is committed to maintaining current and accurate voter files, educating the voting public on the election process, providing the best possible services, and conducting efficient, fair, honest and impartial elections at a minimum cost to the electorate.

The award-winning Guilford County Communications Department serves as the information sharing and storytelling hub of Guilford County government.  

Child Support Services supports custodial parents by helping locate noncustodial parents, establishing paternity and support orders (including provisions for medical support), collecting and distributing child support payments, and enforcing court orders (including periodic reviews for possible m

Guilford County Social Services works with the community to empower individuals and families, and eliminate poverty and family violence.

The Division of Public Health works with the community to protect, promote, and enhance the health and well-being of people in our community and the environment.

Guilford County Emergency Services strives to provide the most responsive, effective, and efficient services to the residents of Guilford County.

The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) advocates for  small businesses and provides equal access to opportunities to participate in all aspects of the county’s contracting and procurement programs, including professional services, goods and other services,

The Guilford County Tax Department uses a service called Payit that allows you to pay tax bills online, by phone, or in person.  Payit collects processing and/or transaction fees to deliver quality services more efficiently with no upfront costs to Guilford County.