North Carolina Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


Divorce records in North Carolina are considered as an open document. This means that the residents of North Carolina can easily request copies of a divorce record if they find it necessary.

When a couple decides to separate because of irresolvable conflict, an official document has to be generated to make it legal. After the divorce, the couple needs to update their status in the government and one of the documents that have to be presented is the divorce certificate. Without it, transactions related to the separation of the couple may not be processed. Such document is also needed if one of the divorcees would apply for remarriage. This is also one of the documents being checked when conducting a background check on the marital status of an individual. This is conducted by people who wish to make sure that the one's they are dating is unattached or legally separated.

As the name suggest, a divorce certificate would show details about the separation of a married couple. Details such as when and where the separation was made legal are indicated on the file. One would also find information about the marriage of the couple such as when and where they got married. Unfortunately, not all details of the separation can be found on a public divorce file. One would not find information about the custody of the children as well as the division of the properties and assets of the couple. The reason for the separation is also kept confidential. This was done to respect the privacy of the couple.

Only divorce records which have been registered since 1958 can be obtained in the state of North Carolina. One has to pay $24 to proceed with the retrieval of a copy of a divorce certificate. One has to know the basic details of the file that is being requested. The request form has to include all the required information as well as the personal details of the one who filed the request. The state of North Carolina allows residents to request for a copy of their personal files. The immediate relatives of the divorcees can also obtain the document in behalf of the divorcee.

The public records of North Carolina are archived at the Vital Records Section of the state. One can go to the office to file the request for a copy of a divorce certificate. If the requested file is not available at the state office, it may be available at the county clerk office where the separation was filed and registered. A mail request can also be sent to the state office but this is not the fastest method to obtain the document since it may take days to get it.

Carolina Divorce Records Search is now a breeze with the help of the Internet. One can get a copy of a divorce certificate by going to websites that has such services. One can either pay for the service or do the search for free. Residents of North Carolina prefer to do the search by paying for the service to ensure they get accurate results and complete information.




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