Alexander County Court Records

Alexander County court records contain information about court actions or court proceedings. Each document includes information for ruling cases (motions, notices, orders, pleadings, affidavits filed with the court, evidence admitted into court) and for court administration (court calendars, juror lists, proposed and completed budgets, receipts, timesheets, telephone logs). Public access to court records promotes transparency and accountability in the court system.

Are Court Records Public in Alexander County?

Yes. Following North Carolina's public records law, Chapter 132 of the General Statutes, all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, electronic data-processing records, or other documentary material under the custody of officials are accessible to the public (G.S. § 132-1). It also states that the public may obtain copies of Alexander County public records and information for free or at minimal cost unless otherwise specifically provided by law.

All court records may be open and available unless exempted from public disclosure by an order of a court of jurisdiction or any other statute. The following court information is public records and may be withheld only when sealed by court order (G.S. § 132-1.2):

• Information that will compromise a criminal justice process.
• Information will pose a threat to the safety of a witness.
• Settlement documents.
• Identifying information such as social security numbers or taxpayer-identification numbers, passport numbers, and account numbers.
• Arrest and search warrants before they have been executed.
• Juvenile case records.
• Records of investigations of alleged child abuse.

Alexander County Court Records Search

Individuals can access Alexander County court records at any of the following offices and sources:

• The County Clerk's Office
• The courthouse where the case was filed
• The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (Remote Public Access Program)
• The Register of Deeds Office
• Third-party court record resources.

Alexander County Courts

The Alexander County court system consists of the Superior Court and District Court. Below is a directory of court locations and contact details in Alexander County:

Alexander County Superior Court
29 West Main Avenue
P.O. Box 100
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 635-3113

Alexander County District Court
29 West Main Avenue
P.O. Box 100
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 635-3113

Alexander County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested persons may find criminal and civil court records by using the public access computers available in the clerk's office at any courthouse. The terminal allows people to search for cases by defendant name, case number, or victim or witness name. Also, the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) provides access to criminal court information through its Remote Public Access Program (RPA).

Alexander County Superior Court
29 West Main Avenue
P.O. Box 100
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 635-3113

A case is a civil action when a person petitions the court to protect a civil right or obtain a civil remedy. In civil cases, one party files a lawsuit against another, asking for money or a court order against the other party. Alexander County civil records are also available at the public, self-service terminals in the office of Alexander County Clerk of Court. The office staff may provide copies of civil court files for a fee.

Alternatively, the Remote Public Access Program provides access to civil court information in the county.

Alexander County Marriage Records

Alexander County vital records include all official information on events in the county, including birth, death, marriage, divorce, and other public records. The Alexander County's Register of Deeds (RoD) records and issues marriage records and certificates to eligible persons in the county.

According to NC General Statute 130A-93, the only persons who may request a certified copy of vital records are couples, parents, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents, and legal representatives. However, uncertified copies may be available to the public.

Alexander County Marriage records are only available at the office in person:

Register of Deeds Office
151 West Main Avenue, Suite 9
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 632-3152
Fax: (828) 632-1119

Individuals may also obtain certified and uncertified copies of Alexander County Marriage certificates in person, online, and through mail. The online marriage request form is made available to access these marriage certificates. The office's fee schedule states that a certified copy of the certificate will cost $10 while an uncertified copy will cost $2.

To obtain a certified copy by mail, submit the Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record form and pay with a check or money order to vitalrecords@alexandercountync.gov. Each certified copy costs $10 while an uncertified copy costs $1.

Alternatively, the North Carolina Office of Vital Records also provides copies of certified and uncertified Alexander County marriage certificates from 1962 to the present. Individuals can order marriage certificates in person, online, by mail, or by phone. The search fee for a marriage certificate is $24 and is nonrefundable. For additional information, contact:

NC Vital Records
Cooper Memorial Health Building
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Phone: (919) 733-3000
Fax: (919) 733-1511

Alexander County Divorce Records

Alexander County Divorce records are public records and are available at the Alexander County Courthouse. Members of the public can get a copy of an absolute divorce judgment from the County Clerk of the court's office where the divorce took place. To obtain divorce records, contact the Clerk's Office.

Alexander County Courthouse
29 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
P.O. Box 100
Phone: (828) 635-3113

The North Carolina Office of Vital Records provides copies of Alexander County divorce certificates from 1958 to the present. Visit the Vital Records office in person or the official website for further details:

NC Vital Records Contact Address
Cooper Memorial Health Building
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Phone: (919) 733-3000
Fax: (919) 733-1511

Alexander County Birth Records

In Alexander County, a birth record or certificate is legal proof of a person's age and citizenship. It serves as identification for essential transactions like passport applications, bank account registration, and enrollment in institutions. An eligible applicant can only access the Register of Deeds Office's certified copies of Alexander County birth records.

Register of Deeds Office
151 West Main Avenue, Suite 9
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 632-3152
Fax: (828) 632-1119

Individuals may also access certified and uncertified copies of birth certificates online and through mail. The online birth certificate request form is made available to access birth certificates in the county.

The North Carolina Office of Vital Records also provides copies of Alexander County birth certificates from 1913 to the present. Contact the Vital Records office for further information:

NC Vital Records Contact Address
Cooper Memorial Health Building
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Phone: (919) 733-3000
Fax: (919) 733-1511

Alexander County Death Records

In Alexander County, death records and certificates serve as proof for legal purposes such as access to pension benefits, life insurance claims, and estate settlements. Alexander County death records are public records in North Carolina and are accessible to eligible persons. Note that individuals can only obtain these records in person through the Register of Deeds office.

Register of Deeds Office
151 West Main Avenue, Suite 9
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: (828) 632-3152
Fax: (828) 632-1119

Individuals may also access certified and uncertified copies of Alexander County death certificates online and through mail. Inquirers should download and complete the online death certificate request.

Alternatively, the North Carolina Office of Vital Records makes all Alexander County death certificates available from 1930 to the present. For death certificates dated before 1930, contact the North Carolina State Archives.

NC Vital Records Contact Address
Cooper Memorial Health Building
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Phone: (919) 733-3000
Fax: (919) 733-1511

Alexander County Probate Court Records

Alexander County probate court records may include wills, bonds, petitions, guardianships, and estate assets related to a deceased person. The Alexander County Courthouse handles all probate cases within the county, and the County Court Clerk's office makes probate court information accessible to members of the public in person.

Alexander County Courthouse
29 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
P.O. Box 100
Phone: (828) 635-3113

Alexander County Property Records

The Alexander County Register of Deeds office provides records of real estate ownership and transfers, including deeds, deeds of trust, satisfactions, cancellations, plats, assumed names, powers of attorney, and other property documents.

The Register of Deeds Office has an online record search tool that provides information such as real property indexes, book/page, file numbers, etc. Individuals can complete a property record search using criteria like last/firm name, first name, name type, index type, and date. According to the office's fee schedule, the document's first page costs $5 and $2 for each additional page.

Alexander County Court Records Online

Third-party online websites like NorthCarolinacourtrecords.us can provide easy access to public records like Alexander County Court Records. Individuals can get court information from any location without visiting the official record custodian in person. These resources also help users search for specific cases by imputing the necessary details, including names, dates, and file numbers. However, because these service providers obtain their records from various sources, the information available may vary in accuracy and incompleteness.