Anson County Divorce Record Search

Anson County divorce records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court in Wadesboro, North Carolina. The clerk office is the sole place to get divorce case files in the county. You can search for records at the courthouse or submit a written request. Anson County sits in the 8th Congressional District. This page covers the steps to search for and obtain divorce records in Anson County, along with contact details, fees, and filing information you need to know.

Anson County Clerk of Superior Court

M.D. Hammonds serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Anson County. The courthouse is at 114 N Greene Street in Wadesboro. Mail goes to PO Box 1064, Wadesboro, NC 28170-1064. You can reach the office at (704) 994-3800 or (704) 694-2796. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Anson County Clerk of Superior Court maintains every divorce record for the county. These records are kept at the clerk of court, not the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds at (704) 694-7593 handles birth, death, and marriage records but does not have divorce records. Public access terminals at the Anson County courthouse let you search case records on your own. Security screening is required to enter the building.

The county seat is Wadesboro. All divorce cases for Anson County residents are filed here. Parking is available near the courthouse for visitors.

Searching for Anson County Divorce Cases

To search divorce records in Anson County, visit the courthouse in person or submit a written request. In-person visits let you use public terminals at the clerk office. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can guide you to the right area but will not do research for you. You need the names of the parties and the approximate date of the divorce.

The Anson County public records page has general information about getting records. Court records are managed by the clerk of court. Written requests can be sent to PO Box 1064, Wadesboro, NC 28170-1064. Include full names, dates, and payment for copy fees.

Copy fees in Anson County follow the state schedule. Plain copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies range from $5.00 to $10.00 per document. The Anson County contact directory lists phone numbers for each court department. Call ahead if you have questions about search fees.

Anson County Divorce Filing Process

Filing for divorce in Anson County follows the same state rules as the rest of North Carolina. You start by filing a complaint with the clerk. The fee is $225. Under N.C.G.S. 50-6, you must have lived apart for one full year. At least one spouse needs to have been a resident of North Carolina for six months before filing, as required by G.S. 50-8.

After filing in Anson County, serve your spouse through the sheriff, a process server, or certified mail. The other party does not have to agree. The court can proceed without their consent. North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. The only grounds are one year of separation or three years apart due to incurable insanity. Once the court enters the judgment, it becomes a public record at the Anson County courthouse.

Note: Alimony claims must be filed before the final divorce judgment is entered in Anson County, or that right is waived permanently under state law.

What Anson Divorce Records Include

A divorce case file in Anson County has several parts. The complaint states the grounds. The answer is the response from the other spouse. Separation agreements outline property and support terms. The judgment of divorce is the final court order ending the marriage.

Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, these records are public. Anyone may request to view a divorce file in Anson County. You do not need to be a party to the case. Some details about children may be sealed. Most of the file remains open. Certified copies of the divorce judgment serve as legal proof that the marriage ended. You may need one for name changes, property sales, or to remarry.

The Anson County courthouse page provides details about the building, including parking and security procedures for visitors.

The NC eCourts portal at nccourts.gov also lets you search basic case information for Anson County online.

Divorce Verification in Anson County

NC Vital Records can issue a verification letter for any divorce that took place in Anson County from 1958 forward. This letter confirms the divorce happened. It shows names, date, and county. The cost is $24 per copy. Send your request to NC Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903. Extra copies are $15 each when ordered at the same time.

For the full divorce judgment with all terms, go to the Anson County clerk in Wadesboro. A verification letter does not include property or support details. Pre-1958 records must come from the Anson County clerk office or the North Carolina State Archives at (919) 814-6840.

Legal Resources in Anson County

Legal Aid of North Carolina helps low-income residents with divorce cases in Anson County. Call (866) 219-5262 to ask about free legal help. The North Carolina State Bar runs a referral line at 1-800-662-7660 for finding a family law attorney near Wadesboro.

The NC Judicial Branch offers free forms and instructions for divorce. You can download them and file on your own in Anson County. If you have low income, ask the clerk about a fee waiver by filing a Petition to Proceed as an Indigent with the court. Under G.S. 50-20, property division is handled through equitable distribution in North Carolina, which is a separate matter from the divorce itself.