Bladen County Court Records

In Bladen County, North Carolina, court records comprise official paperwork from legal proceedings in the county's trial courts maintained by record custodians. These documents provide comprehensive accounts of county litigations, including case filings, hearing information, orders, and judgments. Information searchers may also find Bladen County arrest records as part of the court records in instances where arrest incidents have escalated to criminal court cases.

Are Court Records Public in Bladen County?

By the North Carolina Public Records Act (NCGS Chapter 132), Bladen County court records are public except otherwise stated by state law or court order. Depending on the type of case, inquirers may request these records from the Bladen County Court Clerk or the North Carolina eCourts Portal. Records and information like juvenile records, adoption and guardianship records, victim or witness information in certain criminal cases, and records of particular law enforcement investigations and activities are exempt from public access.

Bladen County Court Records Search

Individuals performing a general search of Bladen County court records may use the North Carolina eCourts Portal to access free civil, criminal, and traffic case details. Alternatively, they may visit the Clerk of Court's Office at the Bladen County Courthouse (106 E. Broad St., Elizabethtown, NC 28337) to request copies of court documents or inspect records. For older records (pre-1990), requesters may direct their inquiries to the State Archives of North Carolina. Requesters usually have to show genuine identification and pay for copies to receive requested court documents.

Bladen County Courts

The trial court system in North Carolina consists of Superior Courts, District Courts, and Business Courts. Below are the contact and locational details of the courts that serve Bladen:

Bladen County Superior Court
166 West Broad Street, P.O. Box 2619, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Phone: (910) 872-7200

Bladen County District Court
166 West Broad Street, P.O. Box 2619, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Phone: (910) 872-7200

Bladen County Criminal and Civil Records

Residents may obtain Bladen County civil and criminal case information online via the North Carolina eCourts Portal. They may also search with the Portal at the Bladen County Clerk of Court's Office using public self-service terminals.

Users may search for civil case information using a party (individual or business), an attorney's name, or a case number. Search criteria for criminal case details may include the defendant's name, case number, or the victim's or witness's name.

Criminal records include Bladen County arrest records, case filings, court actions, and outcomes. Civil cases (lawsuits, small claims, estates, and special proceedings) may contain complaints, judgments, and motions.

Requesters may access physical copies of public civil and criminal court records at the Bladen County Courthouse for a fee. Per state laws, sealed/juvenile records and some sensitive documents, such as specific warrants, may be inaccessible to the public. Court records that predate the eCourts Portal are mainly accessible by visiting the Bladen County Clerk's Office.

Bladen County Marriage Records

Eligible parties may request certified copies of Bladen County marriage records from the Bladen County Register of Deeds.

The Register of Deeds' Office charges $10.00 for a certified copy of Bladen County's marriage certificate. Requesters may apply for marriage certificates in person or by mail.

Requesters wishing to mail their marriage record requests must download and complete the marriage certificate application form. They must mail the completed application form, a photocopy of the applicant's valid photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the relevant fee to the following address:

Bladen County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 247
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Bladen County Divorce Records

The Clerk of Courts maintains Bladen County divorce records, not the Register of Deeds Office. For divorces granted in Bladen County, eligible requesters may contact the Clerk of Courts' Office for divorce decrees.

The office of the Bladen County Clerk of Courts is located at:

166 E. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Phone: (910) 872-7200
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address:
Bladen County Courthouse
P.O. Box 2619
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

The North Carolina Vital Records Office issues divorce certificates from 1958 to the present. Typically, divorce certificates contain the names of the divorce parties, the person who started the divorce proceeding (plaintiff and defendant), marriage and separation dates, and other relevant details.

Individuals seeking Bladen County divorce certificates through NC Vital Records should review information on the Ordering a Certificate page to get started. They can also find the estimated processing and shipping dates from the processing dates page.

Bladen Birth Records

The Register of Deeds issues certified copies of birth certificates to Bladen County residents.

Eligible parties submitting a Bladen County birth certificate request must include a copy of a valid government-issued ID, the completed application form, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a signed check or money order ($10.00 per certified copy) made out to the Register of Deeds.

Bladen Death Records

Qualified individuals may obtain Bladen County death certificates from the Register of Deeds. When applying, requesters should include a copy of accepted identification, the completed request form, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the necessary fee ($10.00 per certified copy). The application packet, including the fee, must be mailed to:

Bladen County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 247
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Bladen County Probate Court Records

In Bladen County, probate records consist of wills and estate filings, guardianship/conservatorship appointments for minors and incapacitated adults, trust administration, and petitions for name changes.

Requesters may find digitized probate cases through the NC eCourts Portal. They may search with a case number, the decedent’s name, or the petitioner. Alternatively, they may visit the Bladen County Clerk of Courts to request physical files. Copies are available for a fee.

Certain sensitive records (e.g., sealed guardianships) may require court approval. For further details, visit the Bladen County Courthouse or call (910) 862-6720.

Bladen County Property Records

Bladen County property records provide vital information concerning land ownership, assessments, and transactions. Record searchers may access these records from the following county offices:

• Bladen County Tax Administration Office: This office handles property assessments and valuations in the county. Requesters may visit their office at 201 E King St, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, or call (910) 862-6730.
• Bladen County Register of Deeds: The Register of Deeds Office maintains a standardized record of real estate ownership and transfers in Bladen County. Property-related records in their possession include deeds, deeds of trust, cancellations, plats, assumed names, powers of attorney, and more. The Bladen County Register of Deeds' Remote Access Site also allows visitors to retrieve deed and plat book images by entering the appropriate book and page numbers.

Bladen County Court Records Online

Interested parties may access Bladen County court records from official sources like the North Carolina eCourts Portal or visit the Bladen County Clerk of Courts to use self-service terminals in the courthouse. Third-party platforms such as Northcarolinacourtrecords.us may also provide a convenient means of receiving Bladen County court records, including civil, criminal, and probate records. These platforms often offer easier-to-use interfaces than official sites and may collate information from various sources. Nevertheless, online access is subject to certain challenges, such as the possibility of incurring fees, unreliable data, or incomplete records due to restricted access to sealed or confidential cases. Therefore, users should verify the accuracy of information from third-party services by cross-referencing official sources.