Edgecombe County Court Records

Edgecombe County court clerks record information for every case filed in their courthouses. These records contain vital case information and constitute official court documents. On a broader scale, they are part of North Carolina court records. A case record includes all supportive documents filed or created as the case progresses through judicial proceedings, such as petitions, pleadings, orders, motions, exhibits, summonses, and transcripts.

Forms in which court records exist include paper, electronic recordings, and images. Edgecombe County court records play significant roles in fostering accountability and transparency in the court system, ensuring litigants' right to a fair hearing, aiding public understanding of judicial matters, and fulfilling provisions of the state's public records law.

Are Court Records Public in Edgecombe County?

Yes. The North Carolina Public Records Law sets forth specific provisions that classify the county's court records as Edgecombe County public records. Per this law, court clerks must preserve court records and make them available to the public via reasonable means and for a reasonable statutory fee.

Provisions under this law also exempt certain court records from public access due to reasonable privacy and security concerns. The following are some exemptions from the public record law:

• Records protected by a subpoena or court order
• Sealed records
• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Sensitive information about ongoing litigation or investigation
• Identifying information about confidential informants and certain crime victims.

Edgecombe County Court Records Search

Residents of Edgecombe County with information about a case who fulfill any applicable eligibility and payment requirements can search for court records using any of the following methods:

• Visit the clerk's office of the courthouse where a case was filed and request records
• Use the AOC's record search website
• Send record requests by mail
• Search for records using third-party websites.

Edgecombe County Courts

The Edgecombe County court system consists of the superior and the district courts. The superior court handles all civil and criminal matters, whereas the district court only handles civil cases involving lawsuits of less than $10,000 and misdemeanors. Although certain related pretrial proceedings may be handled in the district court, all felonies are resolved in the superior court. See a directory of the courts below:

Edgecombe County Superior Court
301 St. Andrew Street, PO Drawer 9, Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 824-3200
Fax: (252) 824-3201

Edgecombe County Superior Court
305 Cokey Road, P.O. Box 1588, Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Phone: (252) 212-3102
Fax: (252) 212-3103

Edgecombe County District Court
301 St. Andrew Street, PO Drawer 9, Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 824-3200
Fax: (252) 824-3201

Edgecombe County District Court
305 Cokey Road, P.O. Box 1588, Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Phone: (252) 212-3102
Fax: (252) 212-3103

Edgecombe County Criminal Records

Every person ever charged with and convicted of a criminal offense in Edgecombe has a criminal record. This record contains important information about such offenses, including charge type and classification, arresting agency, incarceration information, court dispositions, sentencing, and parole. Edgecombe County criminal records are public, meaning any individual or organization can access them.

The North Carolina Bureau of Investigation (NCBI) maintains the county's criminal records and facilitates fingerprint-based searches. Information for all counties in North Carolina is available on its search website. Note that only non-certified copies are available online. Researchers in need of certified copies may have to request them in person at the agency's office location.

The Edgecombe County Clerk of Superior Court also keeps records of every criminal court case filed in the county. Records maintained at the clerk's office are available to employers, landlords, and the general public for a $25.00 statutory fee. Criminal records filed in courts outside Edgecombe County are not obtainable from this custodian.

Interested parties may retrieve Edgecombe county arrest or criminal records by completing the criminal record check form (AOC CR-314), which is downloadable from the North Carolina Judicial Branch website. Fill out the downloaded form, print it, and submit it to the superior court clerk's office. The completed form can also be submitted by mail. Mail-in requests must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order or certified check for the applicable fee.

Mail address

Clerk of Superior Court
ATTN: Criminal Division - Records
PO Drawer 9 Tarboro, NC 27886.

To inspect records in person, go to Suite 102 of the Clerk's Office, located on the first floor of the Edgecombe County Courthouse.

301 St Andrew Street, Tarboro,
NC 27886.
Phone: (252) 641-7835

Get Edgecombe County Civil Court Records

The district and superior courts handle civil cases in Edgecombe County. The district court presides over cases involving less than $10,000, while the superior court handles civil lawsuits involving more than $10,000 and small claims involving less than $5,000. The court clerks file civil court case records available to the public.

County residents may search for case records using public access computer terminals at the courthouse. The court clerk may assist record seekers at their office. However, an inquirer must carry sufficient identifying information about the sought-after case to furnish the search. Relevant details include full names of litigants, case numbers, citations, numbers, litigants' dates of birth, etc. Search fees may be required. For inquiries, call the Civil Division at (252) 824-3200 or visit the first floor at

Edgecombe County Courthouse
301 St. Andrew Street
Tarboro, NC 27886.

Edgecombe County Marriage Records

The Edgecombe County Register of Deeds maintains marriage records dating back to 1913 on file. Marriage certificates kept by this agency are not public. They may only be released to marriage participants and immediate family members, such as parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandchildren, legal representatives, and authorized agents.

Eligible parties can order marriage certificates online or send a request by mail. In any case, a requester must possess sufficient information about the record of interest, including full names of the marriage parties and the marriage date. For further inquiries, contact the office using the appropriate contact information.

Physical Address

201 St. Andrew St
Tarboro, NC 27886
Fax: (252) 641-1771

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 386
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 641-7924

Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visitors must possess a government-issued ID during their visit.

Edgecombe County Divorce Records

The Superior Court handles divorces in Edgecombe County, and the court clerk files all related records. Eligible parties may request records from the court clerk's office for a statutory fee. Record seekers may order divorce certificates from the North Carolina Vital Records Office. This office charges a $24.00 non-refundable fee per search.

Edgecombe Birth and Death Records

The Edgecombe County Register of Deeds is the county's primary custodian of birth and death records. The North Carolina Office of Vital Records also maintains death and birth records and may facilitate a search. Both records are classified as Edgecombe County vital records. People use these records for genealogical research, school enrollment, and ID applications.

Edgecombe County birth records are non-public and can only be obtained by record subjects, a sibling, parent, child or stepchild, grandparent, legal representative with proof, and authorized agent from the Register of Deeds Office. This office issues a certified copy of an Edgecombe County birth certificate to a requester at $10.00 per certificate. Orders for birth certificates can also be made online.

Death records are non-public and can only be issued to the aforementioned parties, except the record subject. Eligible parties may order certified copies of death certificates online for $10.00 per copy. An additional $4.00 is required for online orders and $0.35 for delivery orders. Mail-in requests for birth and death certificates are also accepted. The applicable fee is $10.00 plus $0.75 for shipping costs. Uncertified record copies cost $1.00 each.

Edgecombe County Probate Court Records

Edgecombe County does not have a dedicated probate court. All probate-related cases are filed at the Edgecombe County Superior Court. They include will contests, adoptions, guardianship and conservatorship, estate administration, and trusts. The Estate Division of the court is responsible for appointing estate guardians, probate of wills, settlement and administration of estates, and all other estate-related matters.

Although assumed public, certain probate cases, like those related to adoption and guardianship, are confidential, as are their records. The court clerk is the custodian of records and facilitates searches for non-confidential records for a fee. The clerk only releases confidential case records to litigants in a particular case, their attorney, and entities authorized by a competent court.

Unauthorized third parties with legitimate interests in confidential probate cases should contact the court clerk's office for guidance on obtaining access authorization.

Edgecombe County Property Records

The Edgecombe County Register of Deeds is responsible for filing and preserving property records for the county. Property records are free on the Register of Deeds' Public Access site. A user may find information on the website using a deeds search or parcel search. Search parameters required for the Deed Search option are the current owner's name, the parcel ID, and the Deed Book page. The Parcel search option requires additional information like the property address and the block/map/pin.

During a property records search, people typically find deeds, plats, mortgages, liens, leases, and other documents filed with the register of deeds' office that contain information about real properties in the county. These documents generally furnish record seekers with information about property ownership, assessed value, taxation, sales, and physical characteristics.

Edgecombe County Court Records Online

Online access to court records is not restricted to court websites, as many private websites provide this service. These databases typically require simple search criteria like case numbers and party names. Since they usually cover information for multiple counties and courts, researchers are required to know the particular courthouse where a case was filed. Additional details like a litigant's date of birth, a case's citation number, and a case's filing date are also relevant for improved searches.

Third-party lookup resources like northcarolinacourtrecords.us offer remote access to court records, eliminating the need to visit the courthouse or send and receive request-related mail. In addition, access to information on some sites is free, helping users bypass transportation costs, and court records search fees. However, users should verify obtained information against reliable sources, as online records may be incomplete or outdated.