Divorce records in Moore County, North Carolina, are available through several channels. MooreCourt.us allows quick access to public information about divorce records in the county. Additionally, you can contact the court office of the county that issued the decision, the Moore County Register of Deeds office, or the North Carolina Vital Records for divorce certificates.
Moore Divorce Records Search
In Moore County, divorce records are maintained by two main institutions. The Clerk of Superior Court's office keeps complete court cases — divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and all related documents filed during the case. The North Carolina Vital Records office holds divorce certificates, which contain brief information: the names of the parties, the date, and the county where the divorce was filed.
Paper case materials can be viewed by visiting the court office in person. Online searches for basic case information are available through the North Carolina Court System portal for Moore County.
Moore County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Moore
In North Carolina, divorce cases are handled by the District Court. After a final decision is made by a judge, the decree is filed with the Clerk of Superior Court's office in the county where the case was initiated. This office maintains the complete court case.
Separate from the court case, NC Vital Records registers the divorce certificate — a brief document confirming the fact of the divorce. The certificate can be ordered from either Vital Records or the court office of the county where the complaint was filed.
What you need determines where to go:
- Complete court case (court decree, property agreements, custody orders) — Moore County Clerk of Superior Court's office.
- Divorce certificate (to confirm the fact of divorce, name change, etc.) — court office or NC Vital Records.
Moore County Clerk of Superior Court
NC Vital Records
To obtain copies of court records, contact the court office. If you only need an official certificate, Vital Records processes orders by mail and online.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Moore
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of court document (uncertified), court office | $0.25 per page | During visit |
| Certified copy of court document, court office | $3.00 for the first two pages + $0.25 for each additional page | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate, NC Vital Records | $24.00 | Approximately 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate, county court office | Varies; check by phone | During visit or a few business days |