Brunswick County Court Records

Brunswick County, North Carolina court records include information and documents relating to the proceedings of cases heard by the county's courts. They serve as a historical record of legal actions taken within the county. North Carolina court records, including Brunswick County court records, typically contain information pertinent to legal matters, including case information, pleadings, motions, orders, hearings, and judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Brunswick County?

Under the Freedom of Information Law of North Carolina, Brunswick court records are accessible to the general public. However, some records may be exempt from public access. These records include sealed records, expunged records, portions of records containing confidential information, medical records, and juvenile records.

Brunswick County Court Records Search

The Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court maintains records of court proceedings in the county. Persons interested in accessing court records can use the public, self-service terminals in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. Use the user’s manual as a guide to using for the terminals in which the records are stored. Copies of the records can also be obtained for a fee by submitting a mail, email, or in-person request to:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422

Civil: Brunswick.Civil@nccourts.org

Criminal: Brunswick.Criminal@nccourts.org

Estate: Brunswick.Estate@nccourts.org

Special Proceedings: Brunswick.SpecialProceedings@nccourts.org

For more information, you can contact the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900, or call any of the applicable numbers below:

Civil - (910) 253-3914

Criminal - (910) 253-3902

Estates - (910) 253-3904

Special Proceedings - (910) 253-3905

Brunswick County Court Records Search by Name

Interested persons can visit the courthouse to use the public, self-service terminals to search case information by name or make inquiries from the Clerk of Superior Courts. Also, an email request can be sent to the applicable email address:

Civil: Brunswick.Civil@nccourts.org

Criminal: Brunswick.Criminal@nccourts.org

Estate: Brunswick.Estate@nccourts.org

Special Proceedings: Brunswick.SpecialProceedings@nccourts.org

Alternatively, call the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900, or on any of the applicable numbers below:

Civil - (910) 253-3914
Criminal - (910) 253-3902
Estates - (910) 253-3904
Special Proceedings - (910) 253-3905

Brunswick County Courts

The judicial system in Brunswick County includes a Superior Court and a District Court, each handling a diverse range of legal matters such as probate, family issues, small claims, traffic offenses, criminal cases, and civil disputes. The Superior Court has broad authority over all civil and criminal cases, addressing matters that exceed the jurisdiction of the District Court. The District Court focuses primarily on misdemeanors, infractions, violations of municipal ordinances, and civil cases of a lesser magnitude.

The addresses and contact information for these courts are below:

Superior Court in Brunswick County
Brunswick County Superior Court
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Phone: (910) 253-3900

District Court in Brunswick County
Brunswick County District Court
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Phone: (910) 253-3900

Brunswick County Superior Court Records

The Brunswick County Superior Court handles a wide range of cases including felony criminal matters, civil disputes, probate cases, and family law issues such as divorce and child custody disputes.

The Clerk of the Brunswick County Superior Court is responsible for maintaining the court records. Individuals can access these records using self-service terminals provided in the Clerk’s office. For those needing copies of records, requests can be submitted in person or by mail or email to the Clerk’s office,:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Civil: Brunswick.Civil@nccourts.org
Criminal: Brunswick.Criminal@nccourts.org
Estate: Brunswick.Estate@nccourts.org
Special Proceedings: Brunswick.SpecialProceedings@nccourts.org

You can reach out to the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900, or call any of the applicable numbers below to obtain more information:

Civil - (910) 253-3914
Criminal - (910) 253-3902
Estates - (910) 253-3904
Special Proceedings - (910) 253-3905

Brunswick County Criminal Records

Brunswick criminal records, which encompass Brunswick County arrest records, are mostly public and can be obtained from the Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). To request a certified criminal record search, complete Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it in person or by mail to:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422

It costs $25 for each certified copy of a Brunswick criminal record. Mail requesters can pay by money order or certified check accepted, while in-person requesters can pay in cash, via credit card, money order, or certified check accepted.

Similarly, the NCSBI provides a statewide criminal record search at $14 per record. To request a Greenville City criminal record from the agency, submit a completed Right to Review Form and fingerprint card to:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Applicant Unit-Right to Review
Criminal Information and Identification Section
P.O. Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500

Record fees are payable by certified check or money order. The NCSBI also provides an online search for criminal records on its Offender Public Information platform. For further information, contact the NCSBI by calling (919) 582-8600 or via email sent to CIIShelp@ncsbi.gov.

Brunswick County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Brunswick County Clerk of the Superior Court office maintains Brunswick criminal court records. The Clerk’s office runs a self-service terminal where requesters can search for their record of interest by defendant name, case number, or victim and witness name. Residents can access the self-service terminal and obtain paper copies of their criminal court records from the Brunswick County Clerk of the Superior Court office at:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Criminal: Brunswick.Criminal@nccourts.org

You can reach out to the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900 or (910) 253-3902 for more information.

Get Brunswick County Civil Court Records

Requesters can obtain copies of Brunswick civil court case records by requesting them from the Brunswick Clerk of Superior Court at:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Civil: Brunswick.Civil@nccourts.org

Brunswick civil court case records are also available for public viewing via the self-service terminals provided by the Brunswick Clerk of Superior Court.

Brunswick County Family Court Records

In Brunswick County, the Superior Court hears family law cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence.

To access family court records in Brunswick County, individuals should visit the Clerk of Courts’ office at the Brunswick County Courthouse. The office provides public, self-service terminals for accessing information on these records.

For those requesting copies of family court records, requests can be submitted in person or by mail to the Clerk of Superior Court’s office at:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Civil: Brunswick.Civil@nccourts.org

Contact the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900 or (910) 253-3914 if you require further information.

Brunswick County Marriage and Divorce Records

Brunswick divorce records are maintained by the Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court. And Brunswick County marriage records are in the custody of the Register of Deeds.

Residents can obtain Brunswick divorce records by requesting them from the Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court at:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Civil: Brunswick.Civil@nccourts.org

Requesters can get more information by calling the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900 or (910) 253-3914.

The Register of Deeds keeps Brunswick County marriage certificates from 1867 to date. You can obtain marriage records online, in person, or by mail. Online requests for certified and uncertified copies of marriage records are made through the request portal. Each copy costs $10. There is also a $1 mailing fee and $2 convenience fee. The request should be made during normal business hours if you want same day processing.

Any of the married couple, their immediate family, or authorized agent can make an in-person request by providing a government-issued ID and payment ($10 for certified copy and 25 cents for uncertified copies). The office is located at Brunswick County Complex, Building I, 75 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, 28422. Acceptable payment methods include cash, money order, or certified check (no personal checks).

For mail requests, fill out the Application for Certified Copy or the Application for Uncertified Copy. Submit the filled out form with a copy of a government issued ID and payment ($10 for certified copy, and 75 cents for the first uncertified copy and 25 cents for each extra uncertified copy) to:

Brunswick County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 87
Bolivia, NC 28422

At the state level, the North Carolina Department of Public Health maintains Brunswick divorce records and marriage certificates. To make a request, interested persons should complete the Application for Vital Records. The completed form payment, a state-approved form of ID, and proof of relationship with the record bearer or court order should be submitted in person to:

North Carolina Vital Records (Cooper Memorial Health Building)
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382

Or sent via mail to:

North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Brunswick Birth and Death Records

The Register of Deeds maintains Brunswick County birth certificates from 1876 and death records from 1913. Applicants can request copies of birth records online, in person, or by mail. You can use the request portal to make online requests for certified and uncertified copies of birth and death records. It costs $10 per copy; there is also a $1 mailing fee and $2 convenience fee. If you want your request to be processed on the same day, ensure to make it during normal business hours.

An in-person request can be made by the named subject, their immediate family members, or authorized agent at Brunswick County Complex, Building I, 75 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, 28422. The applicant is required to provide a government issued ID and payment ($10 for certified copy and 25 cents for uncertified copies). The acceptable means of payment include cash, money order, or certified check (no personal checks).

To make a mail request, complete the Application for Certified Copy or the Application for Uncertified Copy. Submit the completed form with a copy of a government issued ID and payment ($10 for certified copy, and 75 cents for the first uncertified copy and 25 cents for each extra uncertified copy) to:

Brunswick County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 87
Bolivia, NC 28422

Also, the North Carolina Department of Public Health also processes Brunswick County birth records from 1962 and death records from 1930. Requests for birth and records can be made by completing the Application for Vital Records. The completed form, as well as payment, a state-approved form of ID, and proof of relationship with the record bearer or court order, should be submitted in person or via mail to:

North Carolina Vital Records (Cooper Memorial Health Building)
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382

The mailing address is:

North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Brunswick County Probate Court Records

The Brunswick County Superior Court deals with cases concerning estates, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships. Individuals seeking access to probate court records can visit the Clerk of Superior Court’s office, where the clerk serves as the main custodian of these records. Public self-service terminals in the Clerk’s office allow for convenient access to records. Alternatively, requests for copies of records can be made in person or via mail to the Clerk of Superior Court’s office:

Brunswick County Courthouse
310 Government Center Drive NE
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422

If you have more questions or require further clarification, you can call the Clerk of Superior Court on (910) 253-3900.

Brunswick County Property Records

The Brunswick County Register of Deeds records and maintains documents related to lands in the county. Information regarding lands in the county is provided online through the search access portal. Interested persons can also visit and make inquiries at the office at Brunswick County Complex, Building I, 75 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, 28422.

Or send a written request by mail to:

Brunswick County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 87
Bolivia, NC 28422

There is also a property information search portal or the Property Record Card provided by the Brunswick County Tax Office. The portal can be searched by property owner name, parcel number, and property address.

Brunswick County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Northcarolinacourtrecords.us may offer a convenient solution for accessing court records in Brunswick County. Advantages include quick access to a wide range of records, saving time and effort compared to visiting the courthouse in person. However, limitations may include potential inaccuracies or outdated information on some platforms, as well as possible privacy concerns regarding sensitive legal documents being available online. Users should exercise caution and cross-reference information when relying on third-party online resources for accessing court records.