Governor Cooper has issued a "Stay at Home" order for the entire state to limit the spread of COVID-19. You should not be going out in public unless it is permitted by the Governor's order. Gatherings of 10 or more people is also prohibited. In conjunction with the Governor's order, the Hyde County Board of Commissioners amended the local State of Emergency Order restricting visitor access to Mainland Hyde County.

Starting on April 9, 2020, in an effort to make check point verifications more efficient, all non-resident property owners wishing to enter mainland Hyde County will need to be issued a temporary entry pass to enter the county. Non-resident property owners and their immediate family only will be issued entry passes. Every person in the vehicle will need to be verified and listed on the permit or access will be denied. The Hyde County Sheriff's Office will have access to the list of permits issued at all times.

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by staff for verification. If we need additional information, someone will contact you. Please allow 1 business day for us to process your application. Once the application has been approved, you will receive an email with your pass. It should be printed and put on your dashboard when you travel to Hyde County. If you can not print it, showing the pass on your phone is acceptable. If the application is not approved, we will send an email explaining why.

If you work in or are a resident of Hyde County you do not need a pass. You should carry proof of such at all times when traveling in and out of the county. Vendors and delivery services also do not need a pass.  Residents of Beaufort, Dare, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties shall be granted entry to Mainland Hyde County only for activities permitted by the Governor's order and also do not need a pass. Proof of residency is required though.

If you have any questions email the Public Information Officer, Donnie Shumate, at dshumate@hydecountync.gov or call 252-926-4474 during business hours.

If you are looking for the COVID-19 Ocracoke Entry page, go to http://www.hydecountync.gov/ocracoke-covid/index.php

***Attention: Campground lots are not being permitted entry while the stay at home order is in effect.***

***Attention: If you have not received your pass by the time of your travel, take proof of ownership with you and remember only immediate family can join you. You will be turned back if you try to bring unauthorized people with you.***

***If your property is owned by a LLC please email additional documentation showing you as an LLC member if you are not already listed as a registered agent with the NC Secretary of State's Office.***