Divorce records in Alamance County, North Carolina, can be accessed through several channels. AlamanceCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Alamance County. You can also obtain records directly from the district court that issued the divorce decree, the Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court, or the North Carolina Vital Records office. Each source provides different types of documents depending on whether you need a court file or a vital record certificate.
Alamance County Divorce Records Search
In North Carolina, divorce cases are heard in district court. The Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official court files for all divorce cases filed in the county. These files can include:
- Divorce complaints and answers
- Divorce judgments (decrees)
- Equitable distribution orders
- Custody and support orders
- Settlement and separation agreements filed with the court
- Related motions and court orders
The North Carolina Division of Public Health, Vital Records Section, also maintains divorce certificates for divorces granted statewide since 1958. These certificates contain summary information — names of the parties, date of divorce, and county — but not the full court record. To search for or request court-level divorce records, contact the Clerk of Superior Court at the Alamance County Courthouse.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Alamance County
Divorce cases in Alamance County are filed in and decided by the North Carolina District Court Division. After a judge signs the divorce judgment, the decree becomes part of the permanent civil case file held by the Clerk of Superior Court in Graham.
The state vital records office separately maintains a divorce certificate for statistical and verification purposes. Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree or court file documents — Contact the Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Divorce verification certificate — Contact the North Carolina Vital Records office or the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
North Carolina's eCourts system, fully implemented across all 100 counties, allows some court records to be searched online through the portal. You can search by party name to locate case information. For certified copies or complete file documents, you will typically need to contact the clerk's office directly or visit in person.
Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court
North Carolina Vital Records
If you are unsure whether a divorce was filed in Alamance County, the NC Vital Records divorce page can help you determine where to direct your request.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Alamance County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate from NC Vital Records | $24.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Certified copy of divorce decree from Clerk of Superior Court | $0.25 per page plus $3.00 certification fee | Same day to several business days (in person or by mail) |
| Uncertified copy of court documents | $0.25 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Additional divorce certificate (same order, NC Vital Records) | $15.00 each | Included with initial order |