Wilson County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
Wilson County dissolution of marriage records are kept at the Clerk of Superior Court on E Nash Street in Wilson. The office stores every divorce case filed in Wilson County since the county was created in 1855. You can search these records online through the North Carolina case portal or visit the courthouse in person. The clerk serves all communities in Wilson County. If you need to find a dissolution of marriage case, get a certified copy of a judgment, or confirm that a filing was made, the Wilson County courthouse is where you begin.
Wilson County Quick Facts
Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court in the city of Wilson maintains all dissolution of marriage records for Wilson County. The office accepts filings, assigns case numbers, stores all court documents, and provides copies on request. Staff can search records by name or case number and help you locate dissolution of marriage cases from any year going back to 1855.
Wilson County was formed in 1855 from parts of Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash, and Wayne counties. It was named for Louis D. Wilson, a state legislator. The city of Wilson serves as both the county seat and the main commercial hub of the county. Wilson is known for its role in the tobacco trade and sits in the coastal plain of eastern North Carolina. The courthouse at 115 E Nash Street handles all Superior Court matters for the county. Call (252) 291-7500 before visiting to confirm hours and what you need to bring.
The Wilson County Court Information page at nccourts.gov lists current contact details, directions, and the full range of civil services at the Wilson courthouse.
The nccourts.gov listing for Wilson County confirms the courthouse address and contact information. It also shows the types of civil records the clerk maintains, including all dissolution of marriage cases filed in Wilson County since 1855.
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Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court 115 E Nash Street Wilson, NC 27893 Phone: (252) 291-7500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/wilson-county |
How to Search Wilson County Dissolution Of Marriage Cases
The North Carolina eCourts portal at nccourts.gov offers free online case searches. You can search Wilson County dissolution of marriage cases by party name or case number. The system shows basic case information at no cost. For document copies or full case file review, you need to contact the clerk in Wilson or visit the courthouse.
Wilson County dissolution of marriage records are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. You do not need to be a party to a case to request these records. When visiting the courthouse on E Nash Street, bring a photo ID. Staff will search by name or case number. Some records from the 1800s may require extra time to retrieve. It is always a good idea to call ahead when searching for older dissolution of marriage files.
To make your search easier, bring the following when possible:
- Full name of one or both parties to the case
- Approximate year the case was filed
- Case number if you have it
Note: Wilson County was formed from several surrounding counties in 1855. If a dissolution of marriage was filed before that date, the record may be found in Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash, or Wayne County instead.
Wilson County Dissolution Of Marriage Historical Records
Wilson County holds court records going back to 1855. Researchers tracing family history in eastern North Carolina find Wilson County a productive source. Marriage records at the Register of Deeds also go back to 1855, making the county's record holdings useful for tracing the full history of marriages and their legal endings.
The Wilson County NCGenWeb page is a free resource for genealogical research. It includes local history and links to record sources for Wilson County.
The Wilson County NCGenWeb page provides background and links to useful records. It can help when tracing dissolution of marriage events in the city of Wilson and throughout the county over many decades.
For cases before 1958, the NC State Archives has an index of divorce records from across North Carolina. The FamilySearch resource on North Carolina Divorce Records also explains how to access older records through county clerk files and the state archive.
Dissolution Of Marriage Filing in Wilson County
To file for dissolution of marriage in Wilson County, you go to the Clerk of Superior Court at 115 E Nash Street in Wilson. You submit your complaint and pay the $225 filing fee. The clerk opens a case file and assigns a case number. Each document filed after that becomes part of the permanent public record in Wilson County.
Under N.C.G.S. 50-8, one spouse must have been a North Carolina resident for six months before you can file. The case is filed in the county where one of the spouses lives. If you live in Wilson County, you file at the Wilson courthouse. Under N.C.G.S. 50-6, the parties must also have lived apart for at least one year before a dissolution of marriage can be granted by the court.
Once the judgment is entered, the dissolution of marriage becomes part of the permanent court record. The clerk at the Wilson courthouse can issue certified copies of the judgment for a fee. These copies may be needed for name changes, property transfers, or remarriage in other jurisdictions.
Dissolution Of Marriage Verification for Wilson County Cases
The North Carolina Vital Records office issues divorce verification letters for cases from Wilson County and across the state. These letters confirm the dissolution of marriage took place. They show the names and date but not the full case details. The state office holds records from 1958 to present. For older Wilson County cases, the clerk at 115 E Nash Street is the right contact.
Reach NC Vital Records at 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903, or by phone at 919-733-3000. Visit vitalrecords.nc.gov for fees and ordering details. The standard fee is $24 per copy. Current processing times can be over 100 business days, so request early when you have a deadline.
Legal Assistance in Wilson County
Legal Aid of North Carolina serves Wilson County residents who qualify for free legal help. Call (866) 219-5262 to ask about assistance with dissolution of marriage cases. To find a private family law attorney in the Wilson area, contact the North Carolina State Bar lawyer referral line at 1-800-662-7660.
The NC Courts help page on separation and divorce explains the steps in straightforward language. Court forms for dissolution of marriage in Wilson County are available at the courthouse on E Nash Street or through the NC Judicial Branch website.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wilson County. If you are not certain which courthouse holds your dissolution of marriage records, look at the county of residence when the case was filed.