Cabarrus County Dissolution Of Marriage Records

Cabarrus County dissolution of marriage records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court in Concord. The county has records going back to 1793. If you need to look up a divorce case, get a certified copy of a judgment, or confirm a dissolution of marriage in Cabarrus County, the clerk's office is where to start. Concord is the county seat and the courthouse at 77 Union St S is the filing location for all dissolution of marriage cases in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court at 77 Union St S in Concord maintains all dissolution of marriage records for Cabarrus County. The office handles filings, stores case files, and provides copies of judgments. Call (704) 262-5500 to reach the clerk. Staff can search cases by name or case number during regular business hours.

Cabarrus County was created in 1792 from Mecklenburg County and named for Stephen Cabarrus, a member of the North Carolina state legislature. The clerk has kept court records since 1793. That history spans well over two centuries of dissolution of marriage filings in Cabarrus County. The courthouse in Concord is the only location that handles these records for the entire county.

The Cabarrus County Court Information page on the NC Courts website lists current contact details and court hours. Check this site before visiting to confirm hours and any changes to procedures. The Register of Deeds also has online tools at the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds website for searching marriage and land records.

The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds website provides searchable marriage records that often connect to dissolution of marriage research for this county.

The NC Courts information page for Cabarrus County is the best starting point to confirm court details before searching dissolution of marriage records in Concord.

Access Dissolution Of Marriage Cases in Cabarrus County

The North Carolina courts system at nccourts.gov lets you search civil case records for Cabarrus County online. You can search by party name or case number at no cost. This is a quick way to confirm whether a dissolution of marriage case exists and to get the case number before visiting the courthouse.

Cabarrus County offers online searching of court calendars through the NC Courts portal. For full document access, an in-person visit to the clerk's office on Union Street in Concord is the most reliable option. Bring your ID and know the name of at least one party or the case number. The Concord Library has local history and genealogy collections that may be useful for older dissolution of marriage research in Cabarrus County.

The FamilySearch wiki for Cabarrus County is a good reference for historical research. The Kannapolis History Associates also maintains local records that could supplement dissolution of marriage research from the 1800s and early 1900s.

Note: Before 1792, Cabarrus County did not exist. For events before that year, check Mecklenburg County records, which is the parent county.

Filing Dissolution Of Marriage in Cabarrus County

To file a dissolution of marriage in Cabarrus County, you go to the Clerk of Superior Court at 77 Union St S in Concord. You pay the $225 filing fee and submit your complaint. The clerk assigns a case number. Your case becomes part of the official Cabarrus County court record from that point forward.

North Carolina requires that you and your spouse have lived apart for at least one year before filing under N.C.G.S. 50-6. One spouse must have lived in North Carolina for at least six months. The complaint must state the facts under N.C.G.S. 50-8. After filing, you serve your spouse. The court sets a hearing date. The final judgment of dissolution of marriage ends the marriage and becomes a public record in Cabarrus County.

For help understanding the process, the NC Courts help page on separation and divorce explains eligibility requirements and common steps in plain language.

Note: Any claims for property, alimony, or equitable distribution must be filed before the dissolution of marriage judgment is signed, or those claims are waived under state law.

What Cabarrus County Dissolution Records Include

A dissolution of marriage file in Cabarrus County includes all court documents from the case. The complaint is first. It names both parties, states the grounds for dissolution, and describes the separation. The defendant may file an answer. Any motions, hearings, or court orders during the case are also part of the file. The final document is the judgment of dissolution of marriage.

Most people need the final judgment. This document is often required for name changes, property sales, or remarriage in another state. Certified copies carry the official court seal and are legally valid. Call the clerk at (704) 262-5500 to ask about copy fees and how long it takes to get a certified copy from Cabarrus County.

Cabarrus County dissolution of marriage records are open to the public under the North Carolina Public Records Act. You do not have to be a party to the case to request access. For divorces from 1958 to present, NC Vital Records also issues shorter divorce certificates that confirm the dissolution of marriage took place.

Nearby Counties

Cabarrus County borders several other counties in the Charlotte area. File your dissolution of marriage in the county where you live. If you are unsure, call the clerk's office to confirm jurisdiction.