Charlotte has no specific ordinance regulating residential security cameras. North Carolina law permits video recording on your own property and in public. NC is a one-party consent state for audio recording (NCGS §15A-287). No camera registration required.
Charlotte does not have a municipal ordinance regulating residential security camera installation. Under North Carolina state law, homeowners may install security cameras on their own property without a permit or registration. Video recording is legal in public areas and on your own property. North Carolina General Statute §15A-287 makes it a felony to intercept oral communications without the consent of at least one party — NC is a one-party consent state. Cameras must not be aimed at areas where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy. NC General Statute §14-202 prohibits secret peeping or surveillance into private areas. Doorbell cameras and outdoor security cameras are legal. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) operates a SafeCity camera initiative and encourages voluntary residential camera registration to assist with criminal investigations.
No local permit required. Secret peeping (NCGS §14-202): Class I felony. Illegal wiretapping (NCGS §15A-287): Class H felony.
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