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Yancey County, North Carolina — Public Records

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

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of Superior Court: 110 Towne Square, Room 5, Burnsville, NC 28714 — (828) 678-5700
  • Sheriff: Yancey County Sheriff's Office, Burnsville
  • Online search: NC eCourts
  • County seat: Burnsville, 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 Yancey County Clerk of Superior Court maintains records for all cases filed in Yancey County. The courthouse is at 110 Towne Square, Room 5, Burnsville, NC 28714.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of Superior Court110 Towne Square, Room 5, Burnsville, NC 28714
Phone(828) 678-5700
Online SearchNC Courts — eCourts

Arrest Records

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

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

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

Other Public Records

Yancey County maintains other public records through the Register of Deeds and other county offices in Burnsville.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the Yancey County Courthouse at 110 Towne Square, Burnsville. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use NC eCourts.

By mail: Submit a request under the NC Public Records Law. Call (828) 678-5700.

About Yancey County

Yancey County is located in North Carolina with its county seat in Burnsville.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Yancey County courthouse?
The Yancey County Courthouse is at 110 Towne Square, Room 5, Burnsville, NC 28714. Call (828) 678-5700.
Can I look up arrests in Yancey County online?
Contact the Yancey County Sheriff in Burnsville or use NC SBI.
How do I get a court record?
Search at NC eCourts or call (828) 678-5700.
What courts does Yancey County have?
Yancey 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) 678-5700.
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