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Watauga County, North Carolina — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Watauga County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of Superior Court: 842 West King Street, Suite 1, Boone, NC 28607 — (828) 265-8000
  • Sheriff: Watauga County Sheriff's Office, Boone
  • Online search: NC eCourts
  • County seat: Boone, North Carolina
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior and district court records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Small claims and magistrate court records
📋 Property records and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court maintains records for all cases filed in Watauga County. The courthouse is at 842 West King Street, Suite 1, Boone, NC 28607.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of Superior Court842 West King Street, Suite 1, Boone, NC 28607
Phone(828) 265-8000
Online SearchNC Courts — eCourts

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Watauga County come from the agency that made the arrest. The Watauga County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Boone.

AgencyLocation
Watauga County Sheriff's OfficeBoone, North Carolina
🔍 NC SBI — Criminal Record Check 📋 North Carolina SBI

Contact the Watauga County Sheriff's Office for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Watauga County maintains other public records through the Register of Deeds and other county offices in Boone.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the Watauga County Courthouse at 842 West King Street, Boone. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use NC eCourts.

By mail: Submit a request under the NC Public Records Law. Call (828) 265-8000.

About Watauga County

Watauga County is located in North Carolina with its county seat in Boone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Watauga County courthouse?
The Watauga County Courthouse is at 842 West King Street, Suite 1, Boone, NC 28607. Call (828) 265-8000.
Can I look up arrests in Watauga County online?
Contact the Watauga County Sheriff in Boone or use NC SBI.
How do I get a court record?
Search at NC eCourts or call (828) 265-8000.
What courts does Watauga County have?
Watauga County has superior and district courts as part of the NC unified court system.
Is there a fee?
eCourts searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee. Call (828) 265-8000.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide to help you find official records. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026