Yadkin County Court Records

Yadkin County court records are legal documents filed with, generated, and maintained by local courts in connection with court cases they preside over. These records contain pertinent information about local court cases from their inception to eventual disposition and everything in between. Yadkin court records allow for transparency of legal proceedings and accountability of judicial staff in decisions they make. Some of the typical contents of Yadkin court records include but are not limited to the following:

• Pleadings
• Motions
• Court orders and judgment
• Docket entries
• Evidence admitted in court
• Transcript
• Case information, including case type, number, and litigants and attorneys’ names

Are Court Records Public in Yadkin County?

Yes. Unless otherwise specified by law, most public agencies' records, including those of local courts, are open to the public per the provisions of the North Carolina Public Records Act. Consequently, court records are part of Yadkin County public records.

Nonetheless, some court records and information are inaccessible to the general public pursuant to North Carolina Public Records Act exemptions and other relevant state and federal laws. These include but are not limited to:

• Juvenile cases court records
• Sealed or expunged court records
• Record protected by attorney-client privilege
• Social Security number and other personal identifying information

Yadkin County Court Records Search

Record seekers can perform Yadkin County court records searches through any of the following:

• The Yadkin County Clerk of Court office
• Self-service terminals provided in the County Clerk of Court office
• Third-party resources that offer court records search services

Yadkin County Courts

Yadkin County has only two types of courts: a Superior Court and a District Court. Both courts are situated within the Yadkin County Courthouse. The Courthouse’s address and contact information are provided below.

Yadkin County Courthouse
101 South State Street
P.O. Box 95
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: (336) 679-3600
Fax: (336) 679-3601

Yadkin County Criminal and Civil Records

Yadkin County Superior Court and District Court have shared jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. The Superior Court handles criminal cases involving felony crime(s) and civil cases involving $25,000 or more in dispute. Meanwhile, the District Court handles lower-level crimes and civil cases with claims valued under $25,000.

Generally, criminal cases involve the government levying charges against an individual for violating a law. On the other hand, civil cases usually entail one party filing a lawsuit against another party. Common examples of civil cases include contract disputes, family issues, and personal injury claims.

The Yadkin County Clerk of Court is the primary custodian of records of court cases heard by the County’s Superior and District Courts. Hence, records seekers can access or request records of criminal and civil cases through the County Clerk of Court. Self-service terminals are provided in the County Clerk of Court office that interested persons can use to access and search for records for civil and criminal cases by subject’s name or case number. Record seekers can also request copies of court documents at the Clerk of Court office for a fee. The County Clerk of Court office is situated within Yadkin County Courthouse.

In addition to the County Clerk of Court office, law enforcement agencies also generate and maintain certain types of Yadkin County Criminal Records, most notably Yadkin Arrest records. Therefore, those looking for Yadkin County arrest records and other similar criminal records can contact local law enforcement agencies, such as the County Sheriff's office and municipal police departments. Interested persons can also contact state and federal agencies, like the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to conduct a criminal background check.

Yadkin County Marriage Records

The Yadkin County Register of Deeds Office maintains Yadkin County vital records, including marriage, birth, and death records. As a result, Interested persons can obtain Yadkin County Marriage records through the County Register of Deeds Office.

Anyone can obtain uncertified copies of a Yadkin County Marriage certificate. However, public access to certified copies of marriage certificates is limited by North Carolina law. Only certain eligible persons can get certified copies of a marriage certificate. These eligible persons include but are not limited to the groom and bride named on the certificate and their immediate family members (i.e., brother, sister, child, step-child, grandchild, parent, and grandparent). Note that eligible requesters must present a valid government-issued picture ID to obtain certified copies of a marriage certificate.

Record seekers can request certified and uncertified copies of a Yadkin County Marriage certificate through the County Register of Deeds Office in person, online, or via mail. Note that requesters are charged a $10 fee for a certified copy and $0.25 for an uncertified copy.

Requesters can visit the Register of Deeds office during regular business hours to request a marriage certificate in person. Meanwhile, online requests are made through the Register of Deeds Vital Record Request portal. There is an additional $3 convenience fee for online requests. For mail-in requests, requesters can complete the Vital Records Application Form and mail it along with the required fee, a copy of their government-issued picture ID (for certified copies), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

P.O. Box 211
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: (336) 679-4225

Yadkin County Divorce Records

Interested persons can obtain a copy of a divorce judgment granted in Yadkin County through the County’s Clerk of Court Office. Record seekers can visit the Clerk of Court office to request a copy of a divorce judgment for a fee.

Yadkin County divorce certificates from 1958 to the present are also available through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Office of Vital Records. Note that the office charges requesters a $24 nonrefundable fee for a divorce certificate search.

Interested persons can order a Yadkin County divorce certificate through the NCDHHS Office of Vital Records in person or by mail. In-person requests are appointment only. To schedule an appointment, requesters can use the office’s appointments calendar or call (984) 236-7268. Meanwhile, record seekers can make mail-in requests by completing the Divorce Certificate Application Form (also available in Spanish) and mail it along with other required items (i.e., fee payment and a copy of the requester’s ID) to:

North Carolina Vital Records
ATTN: VC Certificate Orders
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Yadkin County Birth Records

As previously eluded, Yadkin County Birth Records are accessible through the County’s Register of Deeds Office. Like other vital records, uncertified copies of Yadkin County birth certificates are available to the general public, while certified copies are only issuable to certain eligible persons. Requesters must present a valid ID when requesting certified birth records to prove their eligibility to obtain the record. Furthermore, record seekers are charged $10 and $0.25 for copies of certified and uncertified birth records, respectively.

Record seekers can request copies of Yadkin County birth records in person at the Yadkin County Register of Deeds office during regular business hours. Record seekers can order birth certificates online through the Register of Deeds Vital Record Request portal. Alternatively, record seekers can complete the Vital Records Application Form and mail it with all required items to the Register of Deeds office to request a birth record. These required items include a relevant fee via check or money order, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a copy of the requester’s government-issued picture ID (when requesting certified copies).

Yadkin County Death Records

Interested persons can obtain Yadkin County Death Records through the County’s Register of Deeds Office. Like other vital records, certified copies of a death certificate are considered confidential. As a result, they are only available to select persons, including but not limited to the decedent's immediate family members, such as their spouse, child/step-child, parent/step-parent, brother/sister, and grandparent/grandchild. Meanwhile, the general public is allowed access to uncertified copies of death certificates.

Requesters must present a valid government-issued picture ID and are charged a $10 fee to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. Meanwhile, uncertified copies cost $0.25.

Requesters can order death certificates through the Yadkin County’s Register of Deeds Office, in person, online, or by mail. Interested persons can make in-person requests at the County’s Register of Deeds Office during regular business hours. Meanwhile, online requests can be made through the Register of Deeds Vital Record Request portal. Lastly, a requester can request a death certificate by mail by completing the Vital Records Application Form and mailing it along with the required items to the County Register of Deeds office. These required items are outlined at the bottom of the request form.

Yadkin County Probate Court Records

Probate cases typically involve the administration of a decedent's estate or will. In Yadkin County, the Superior Court handles probate cases. The Yadkin County’s Clerk of Court is responsible for the records custodianship duties of the Superior Court. Hence, interested persons can access probate court records through the County Clerk of Court’s office. Record seekers can visit the Clerk of Court’s office and use the Self-service terminals to access public probate court records or request a copy of records for a fee.

Yadkin County Property Records

Yadkin County Register of Deeds Office maintains most property records, including deeds, deeds of trust, maps, and other land records. These records are typically open for public inspection pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Act. Hence, anyone can access these property records through the Register of Deeds Office. Interested people can visit the Register of Deeds Office to inspect or request copies of these records for a fee. Alternatively, record seekers can use the Register of Deeds online record search portal to search for public property records remotely in the comfort of their homes.

Yadkin County Court Records Online

Yadkin County is not listed among North Carolina eCourts counties. As a result, Yadkin County court records are inaccessible online through official government channels. Generally, court records of eCourts counties are accessible online through the North Carolina Judiciary online Search portal.

Nonetheless, record seekers can use third-party online resources like Northcarolinacourtrecords.us to access Yadkin County court records online. By using these third-party resources, record seekers can save time and transportation costs of visiting Yadkin County Courthouse each time they need county court records. These third-party resources are easy to use, and users can search for court records by case number or subject name. However, most third-party resources have no ties to government agencies. Hence, the court records they provide may be incomplete or outdated.