OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. For criminal history, SBI is the agency — not the NC State Highway Patrol, which handles traffic enforcement only.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through North Carolina eCourts
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through SBI
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in North Carolina

North Carolina's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of North Carolina maintains court records through the eCourts system (being rolled out statewide). SBI holds statewide criminal history (not the Highway Patrol). Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Superior and District Court filings — are held at the county level.

North Carolina has 100 counties. Each has its own Clerk of Superior Court (handling both Superior and District Court filings), Register of Deeds, sheriff, and Board of Elections maintaining separate records. The ongoing judicial redistricting is consolidating the historical split between Superior Court districts (50) and District Court districts (41) into a unified 50-district structure. eCourts is the state's modernization effort — adoption varies by county as the system rolls out.

Counties in North Carolina

North Carolina has 100 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. eCourts is still rolling out county-by-county, so coverage varies. Older records and specialized filings may require a Clerk of Superior Court's office visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026