Alamance County Court Records

Alamance County court records provide official data on court cases and judicial actions in the county courts. These data may exist in formats like digital or physical documents. For instance, the clerk of courts may keep paper copies of court records. Court records in Alamance also differ based on the case type and status. For this reason, you may find arrest data in criminal court records but not in lien court documents.

Note: North Carolina court records are important in legal matters since they contain accurate data on certain events. Individuals or legal representatives may sometimes use these records as evidence in legal issues.

Are Court Records Public in Alamance County?

Alamance County court records are mostly accessible under the North Carolina Public Records Law. The state law also prevents the disclosure of certain court records to the public. For instance, court data on minors is not publicly accessible. Only qualified parties can access the documents. That said, Chapter 132 of the public records law specifically exempts the disclosure of these court documents:

• Information on settlements in medical malpractice lawsuits against public hospital facilities
• Search and arrest warrants that are yet to be returned by government agencies.

Alamance County Court Records Search

Record seekers may search Alamance County court records at the offices of designated record custodians. For example, the clerk of courts is the custodian of court records filed at the courthouse. Court clerks are required by law to issue copies of court records to record seekers via available request options. For example, Alamance County’s clerk of the superior court provides access to criminal records via mail or in-person requests.

Alamance County Court Records Search by Name

Record seekers may conduct name-based searches for court records at the clerk of court’s office. To view court records, requesters must provide the case party’s name and other required data. In addition, the clerk of courts may charge fees for retrieving and producing the record. Requesters may also need to present a valid ID to obtain confidential court records.

Alamance County Courts

Alamance County courts consist of superior and district courts. The courts’ location and contact information are listed below:

Alamance County Superior Court
Historic Courthouse
1 Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5203 (Civil Division)
Phone: (336) 570-5204 (Estates Division)
Phone: (336) 570-5206 (Special Proceedings Division)
Fax: (336) 570-5201

Alamance County Superior Court, Criminal Division
Criminal Courts Building
212 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5202 ext. 1
Fax: (336) 570-5343

Alamance County District Court
Historic Courthouse
1 Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5203 (Civil Division)
Phone: (336) 570-5206 (Special Proceedings Division)
Fax: (336) 570-5201

Alamance County District Court - Criminal Division
Criminal Courts Building
212 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5202 ext. 2
Fax: (336) 570-5343

Alamance County District Court Records

Alamance County district courts hear and maintain records of civil, criminal, domestic relations, juvenile, and mental health-type cases. Record seekers may visit the district court that handled the case to access such records. Applicants may also need to provide a written request letter that contains the case party’s name, case number, and other necessary search information.

Alamance County Criminal Records

Alamance County’s court clerk provides access to criminal records via in-person or mail requests. To request Alamance County Arrest Records and criminal records via mail, interested parties must fill out a criminal record request form. Next, include a certified mail or check for $25 and send it alongside the request form in a self-addressed envelope to:

Criminal Division (Criminal Courts Building)
212 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5202
Fax: (336) 570-5343

For in-person requests, requesters must complete the request form and visit Suite 105 in the Alamance County Criminal Courts Building.

Conversely, North Carolina’s State Bureau of Investigation allows fingerprint-based searches for criminal records. Record seekers may access criminal records from the SBI via these steps:

1. Get fingerprinted on a FD-258 fingerprint card at the local law enforcement agency. The police officer must fill out page 4 of the Right to Review Form.
2. Fill out and print the form.
3. Include a $14 money order or certified check payable to the NC State Bureau of Investigations.
4. Make a copy of the form and send the original along with other documents to the

NC State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Information and Identification Section
Attention: Civilian Services Unit — Right to Review
Post Office Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500

Alamance County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Record seekers can look up Alamance County court records at the office of the superior court clerk. To obtain the records, requesters must visit the clerk’s office within business hours at:

Administration
1 Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5200
Fax: (336) 570-5343
Email: alamance.publicrecords@nccourts.org

In addition, you may find the records at the courthouse that handled the case.

Get Alamance County Civil Court Records

Alamance County civil court records contain information on lawsuits filed at the county courts. The district and superior courts share jurisdiction over civil court cases, which include small claims, civil equity, and complex commercial cases. The clerk of the superior court maintains civil court cases filed at the superior courts. On the other hand, you can obtain the records in person by visiting the court that handled the case.

Alamance County Family Court Records

Family court records provide data on domestic, juvenile, and mental health court case types. These court records are available at the courthouse that handled the case. Requesters may also get the records in person at the superior court clerk's office.

Note: Family court records may contain classified data on the record subject. Per state laws, record custodians may redact confidential information from public view. Nevertheless, the record subject and other eligible parties may request and view the redacted parts. The record subject’s family members and legal representatives are eligible to view Alamance County family court records.

Alamance Dissolution of Marriage Records

In Alamance County, dissolution of marriage records is accessible to public members. Interested parties can access these records by taking these general steps:

• Find the agency holding the record
• Choose a request method to obtain the record
• Fulfill the requirements of getting the record. This may include paying the search fee.

Alamance County Marriage and Divorce Records

Alamance marriage and divorce records are accessible through state and local agencies. The Alamance County Register of Deeds and the County Clerk of Courts keep records of marriage and divorce events, respectively. On the other hand, the North Carolina Office of Vital Records is the state-level custodian of these records.

The register of deeds allows online or mail-in requests for Alamance marriage records. To access the record online, requesters must follow these steps:

1. Visit the online request portal.
2. Select “marriage certificate” in the side menu.
3. Provide the required search data, including a valid ID, when requesting a certified copy.
4. Pay the search fee and additional costs. Getting informational and certified copies costs $1 and $10, respectively.
5. Select your preferred mode of getting the document.

On the other hand, you must send these documents to obtain a certified Alamance marriage certificate:

• Request form for marriage certificate
• A copy of a valid photo ID
• $10 search fee as a money order or check payable to Alamance County Register of Deeds

Furthermore, enclose these documents in a self-addressed envelope to:

County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 837
118 West Harden Street
Graham, N.C. 27253

Requesters may walk to the county court clerk’s office to get physical copies of divorce records.

Administration
1 Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5200
Fax: (336) 570-5343
Email: alamance.publicrecords@nccourts.org

Also, the North Carolina Office of Vital Records allows mail-in orders for Alamance marriage and divorce records. So, follow this guide to get the records:

1. Fill out one of these forms:
   • Application for copy of marriage record in English or Spanish
   • Application for a copy of divorce records in English or Spanish
2. Include a $24 money order or check for the first copy and $15 for additional copies.
3. Send the documents via mail to:

North Carolina Vital Records
ATTN: VC Certificate Orders
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Alamance Birth and Death Records

Alamance birth and death records are under the purview of the county’s Register of Deeds. The agency is the custodian of Alamance vital records and it only issues the records to eligible persons. Eligible requesters may include the record subject, family relations, legal representatives, and government agencies. Also, persons seeking to use the record to protect personal or property rights can also access the record.

That said, the county register of deeds allows online or mail orders for certified birth and death records. Requesters can order online via an online request form, while mail requests must include these documents:

• A signed and completed application form for birth or death records
• A photocopy of a government-issued photo ID
• The search fee as a money order or check payable to Alamance County Register of Deeds

Next, requesters must send these documents via mail to:

County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 837
118 West Harden Street
Graham, N.C. 27253

You can also find Alamance County birth and death records at the North Carolina Office of Vital Records. To obtain records, record seekers must send a mail request to the agency. The request must contain these documents:

• Application for copy of Alamance County birth record in English or Spanish
• Application for death record in English or Spanish
• A $24 money order or check. Additional copies cost $15 each.

Send these documents in a self-addressed envelope to the Vital Records Office at:

North Carolina Vital Records
ATTN: VC Certificate Orders
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Alamance birth and death records are important documents for protecting personal and property rights. For example, Alamance birth records protect minors from exploitation, such as underage marriages.

Alamance County Probate Court Records

In Alamance County, the superior court hears all probate cases, including wills, conservatorships or guardianships, name changes, trusts, and estates. Also, the county clerk of courts keeps records of these cases. Interested parties may view these records by visiting the clerk’s office at:

Estates Division (Historic Courthouse)
1 Court Square, Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 570-5204
Fax: (336) 570-5201
Email: Alamance.Estates@nccourts.org

Alamance County Property Records

Alamance County property records provide information on real-estate or land-related data, such as plats, liens, and deeds. These records are available through these agencies:

• Alamance County’s Register of Deeds
• Alamance County Tax Administration

The Register of Deeds office maintains an online searchable portal for deeds. However, the tax administration provides online access to property searches and spatial searches that include aerial images of properties within the county.

Alamance County Court Records Online

Record seekers may find online Alamance court records on third-party search sites like Northcarolinacourtrecords.us. These sites may provide access to records of one or more case types. Third-party search sites are generally easy to use and accessible to requesters outside the county. Nevertheless, these sites may contain outdated or inaccurate court data.