Divorce Records in North Carolina
Whether divorce records are public in North Carolina and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: NC Vital Records has divorce certificates from 1958 to the present; they can also be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was filed. NC Vital Records, Divorce Certificates
| Divorce records | NC Vital Records has divorce certificates from 1958 to the present; they can also be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was filed. A certificate shows the names of the two people, who was plaintiff and defendant, the dates of marriage and separation, and other basic information. NC Vital Records charges a $24 nonrefundable search fee per three-year period (including one copy if found), plus processing and shipping fees. Vital records are not free public records. For full case documents, contact the county Clerk of Court. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in North Carolina, and how do I get a copy?
NC Vital Records has divorce certificates from 1958 to the present; they can also be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was filed. A certificate shows the names of the two people, who was plaintiff and defendant, the dates of marriage and separation, and other basic information. NC Vital Records charges a $24 nonrefundable search fee per three-year period (including one copy if found), plus processing and shipping fees. Vital records are not free public records. For full case documents, contact the county Clerk of Court.
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