Martin County Court Records

Court records in Martin County refer to documents filed in county courts concerning civil and criminal proceedings and other judicial actions. These include transcripts, orders, dockets, warrants, pleadings, and other materials submitted or generated during the course of the case. Martin County court records may provide information on the case, parties, hearings, actions, and final decisions.

Persons may be able to conduct local or statewide criminal records checks through the court. However, related documents like Martin County arrest records shall be available from the arresting agency.

Are Court Records Public in Martin County?

In Martin County, court records are available to the public per the North Carolina Public Records Law. However, documents or information that fall under statutory exemptions may be publicly unavailable. These include:

• Sensitive public security data
• Attorney-client privilege communications
• Trade secrets
• Certain personnel information
• Personally identifying information
• Certain criminal investigation records.

Martin County Court Records Search

Finding Martin County court records may require online searches on the North Carolina Court System portal, onsite searches on the court's self-service terminals, or requests directed to the court clerk.

Martin County Courts

The trial court system in Martin County comprises a Superior Court of general jurisdiction and a District Court of limited jurisdiction. The court addresses are as follows:

Martin County Superior Court
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 807
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 809-5100
Fax: (252) 809-5101

Martin County District Court
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 807,
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 809-5100
Fax: (252) 809-5101

Martin County Criminal and Civil Records

The Martin County Superior Court Clerk maintains records of criminal and civil cases filed in the Superior Court and District Court. Interested persons may view case information on the North Carolina Court System portal or in person with the self-service terminals at the clerk's office at:

Martin County Clerk of Superior Court
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 807,
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 809-5100
Fax: (252) 809-5101
Email: Martin.Clerk@nccourts.org.

Request paper copies in person or via mail by providing specific case details and identifying the required document. Then, requesters should pay applicable fees to complete the request. In some cases, the clerk may ask that requesters provide a means of identification to prove their claims to access restricted information.

Results of local or statewide criminal records checks done through the court may also contain data obtained from Martin County arrest records.

Martin County Marriage Records

Martin County Register of Deeds issues marriage records in the county. Certified copies of these records are available to eligible requesters, like the couple and close relatives, while uncertified copies are public. To obtain Martin County marriage records, make in-person requests or mailed completed request forms, $10 fees, valid IDs, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Martin County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 348
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 789-4320

Alternatively, marriage records are also available from North Carolina Vital Records.

Martin County Divorce Records

Decrees of divorces granted in the Martin County District Court are available from the Martin County Superior Court Clerk. Interested persons may search for case information on the North Carolina Court System portal or in person with the self-service terminals at the clerk's office at:

Martin County Clerk of Superior Court
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 807,
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 809-5100
Fax: (252) 809-5101
Email: Martin.Clerk@nccourts.org.

Request record copies in person or via mail by providing specific case details (record/case number, party names, and dates) and identifying the required document. Then, requesters should pay applicable fees to complete the request. The clerk may ask that requesters provide a means of identification to prove claims for complete and certified copies.

Additionally, North Carolina Vital Records issues divorce certificates for $24. Interested persons should send filled application forms, fees in money order or check, and a photocopy of valid IDs to:

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

Martin Birth Records

The Register of Deeds maintains Martin County birth certificates. Certified copies of these records are available to eligible requesters, like the record subject and close relatives, while uncertified copies are public but cannot be used for official purposes.

To obtain birth records, make in-person requests or mailed completed request forms, $10 fees, valid IDs, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Martin County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 348
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 789-4320

Statewide birth records are also available from North Carolina Vital Records.

Martin Death Records

Records of deaths in Martin County are obtainable from the Register of Deeds. However, certified copies of these records are only available to eligible requesters, such as the record subject and close relatives. Meanwhile, uncertified copies are public but may not contain the decedent's SSN or other sensitive details.

Interested persons should request records in person or mail completed request forms, $10 or $0.25 fees, valid IDs, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Martin County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 348
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 789-4320

Statewide death records are also available from North Carolina Vital Records.

Martin County Probate Court Records

The Martin County Superior Court handles probate cases involving wills, guardianship, estate administration, conservatorship, and other matters related to a decedent's assets, debts, or heirs. Although not all records may be available to the public, interested persons may conduct searches on the North Carolina Court System portal or direct requests to:

Martin County Clerk of Superior Court
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 807,
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 809-5100
Fax: (252) 809-5101
Email: Martin.Clerk@nccourts.org.

Martin County Property Records

Property records in Martin County contain information on a piece of real estate, such as the owner's name, address, physical characteristics, or other descriptions. The Register of Deeds is the primary custodian of property records in the county. Persons seeking to file or obtain records like deeds, plats, agreements, and easements should contact:

Martin County Register of Deeds
Martin County Governmental Center
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 348
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 789-4320
Fax: (252) 789-4329

Additionally, the Tax Assessor keeps property-related information collected for assessment and tax purposes. Interested persons may direct queries to:

Martin County Tax Assessor
Martin County Governmental Center
305 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 885
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 789-4350

The Register of Deeds and Tax Assessor's websites offer online deed and real estate search resources, respectively.

Martin County Court Records Online

Third-party resources like Northcarolinacourtrecords.us offer record seekers a convenient option for accessing Martin court records without making a request or leaving home. With known details such as case numbers, party names, or relevant dates, users may find, view, and download case information or documents. However, these sites operate independently from the government, and users may need to verify the information obtained. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.