Below are the most sought after phone numbers related to the Watauga County Sheriff's Office and nearby agencies. All numbers, unless otherwise displayed, are area code 828. For emergencies please dial 911.
Watauga County Jail - Detention Center
| 265-7614 | 24 Hours a Day. For information about inmates, bonds and visitation. |
| 268-6900 | For issues within the Boone Town Limits |
Civil Papers
| 265-7603 | Civil Papers, Criminal Papers, Warrants, Evictions, etc |
Sheriff's Office Administration
| 265-7601 After-Hours, Non-Emergency: 264-3761 | Gun Purchase Permits, Concealed Weapons, Copies of Reports, Fingerprints |
| 1-800-445-1779 or *HP from your Cell Phone | Vehicle Accidents OUTSIDE Boone Town Limits |
| 262-1672 | For issues including domesticated animals (cats, dogs, etc.) and Livestock. |
Road Conditions Hotline
| 265-7630 | *HP from your Mobile Phone. For Current information, detours, and weather please dial the NCDOT Toll-Free Travel Information Line by dialing "511" and follow the instructions. |
Probation & Parole
| 265-5363 | |
Juvenile Services
| 265-5366 | |
| 265-5378 | Hotline |
Watauga Medical Center Emergency Room
| 262-4165 | |
| 1-336-846-5600 | |
| 1-828-733-2071 | |
| 1-800-727-5928 | |
| 1-828-264-8894 | |
Department of Social Services (DSS)
| 265-8100 | |
| 1-800-662-7137 | For issues with Wild Animals (Deer, Possum, Raccoons, etc.) |
| 265-5364 | |
| 265-5405 | |
Blowing Rock Police Department
| 295-5210 | For issues within the Blowing Rock Town Limits |
Appalachian State Police Department
| 262-2150 | For issues on the campus or property of Appalachian State University |
Watauga County Magistrate
| 265-5367 | 24 Hours a Day - For information about criminal charges, small claims court, domestic violence restraining orders, etc. |