Pitt County Court Records Search

Pitt County is situated in eastern North Carolina, with the city of Greenville serving as the county seat. The county’s court system operates within Judicial District 3, encompassing both a Superior Court and a District Court. The Clerk of Superior Court functions as the central records custodian for virtually all court filings in the county, including criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. Two courthouse locations serve the public, with the main facility in Greenville and a secondary site in Farmville.

Individuals looking for court records in Pitt County can take advantage of several search channels maintained by official North Carolina institutions. The state’s judicial branch, accessible through NorthCarolinaCourts.us, provides centralized access to court calendars, case search tools, electronic filing services, and informational resources covering every county. Since Pitt County completed its transition to the statewide eCourts system in April 2025, records can now be searched and viewed through the online Portal, in addition to in-person visits to the Clerk of Superior Court office and the self-service public access terminals at the courthouse. Researchers should confirm all details in this guide against current official sources, as fees, procedures, and office hours are subject to change.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Pitt County?

Pitt County offers both online and in-person methods for locating court cases.

Online Through the eCourts Portal

With Pitt County now part of the eCourts system, members of the public can search case information through the Portal. The Portal allows users to:

Search by name, attorney, citation number, or case number
View case details, scheduled hearings, and filed documents
Make credit card payments for fines and fees (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted)

Portal access is free for basic case searches. No account is required for anonymous searches, though a CAPTCHA challenge may appear every ten minutes. For questions about a specific case, contact the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the case was filed.

Court Calendar Searches

The North Carolina Judicial Branch maintains online calendars for Pitt County court sessions:

Criminal court calendars — searchable by defendant name
Civil court calendars — searchable by party name
District and Superior Court date search — statewide tool for looking up upcoming court dates

In Person at the Clerk’s Office

Self-service public access terminals are available at the Pitt County Courthouse during business hours. These terminals allow free searches by defendant name, victim or witness name, or case number. Researchers may also ask clerk staff to retrieve paper case files for inspection. Copies of court documents can be requested for a fee.

Pitt County Courthouse
Address: 100 W Third Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6067, Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100
Courthouse Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clerk’s Office Public Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Farmville Courthouse
Address: 3672 North Main Street, Farmville, NC 27828
Phone: (252) 695-7100

Copy Fees

North Carolina court copy fees are established by the General Assembly and apply uniformly across all counties. The current fee schedules for civil, criminal, estates, and special proceedings cases are published in the Current Court Costs charts maintained by the judicial branch. Certified copies from the Clerk of Superior Court cost $3.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Exemplified copies cost $10.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Are Court Records Public in Pitt County?

North Carolina’s constitution and its Public Records Law, codified in N.C. General Statutes Chapter 132, establish a broad right of public access to government records, including court records. Under this framework, most documents filed in Pitt County’s Superior and District Courts are available for public inspection and copying.

Records generally accessible to the public include:

Criminal complaints, indictments, and charging documents
Judgments, sentencing orders, and orders of disposition
Civil complaints, answers, and court orders
Probate filings, wills admitted to record, and estate inventories
Small claims filings and judgments
Divorce judgments and related orders (though certain financial disclosures may be restricted)
Traffic and infraction records

Records that are restricted or exempt from public access include:

Sealed court records (by order of a judge)
Juvenile court records, which are confidential under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-3000
Arrest and search warrants that have not yet been executed and returned to the issuing court
Social Security numbers and certain personal financial information
Records subject to expunction orders
Confidential proceedings such as involuntary commitment hearings
Adoption records, which are generally sealed

Audio recordings of confidential proceedings may be requested only with court permission using Form AOC-G-115. Non-confidential audio recordings can be requested through Form AOC-G-114.

Individuals or organizations seeking bulk data extracts from court records may apply through the Remote Public Access Program.

Pitt County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Pitt County are divided between two courts based on the severity of the offense. The Superior Court handles all felony prosecutions, while the District Court adjudicates misdemeanors and infractions, including most traffic offenses. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official records for both courts.

Searching Criminal Court Records

Online: Use the Portal to search criminal cases by defendant name, case number, attorney, or citation number. Case details, hearing dates, and filed documents are viewable online for eCourts counties including Pitt.
In Person: Visit the Clerk of Superior Court office at the Pitt County Courthouse (100 W Third Street, Greenville) and use the free self-service terminals. Search by defendant name, victim name, witness name, or case number. Paper files may be inspected by request, and copies are available for the applicable fee.
Background Checks: Criminal background checks should be conducted through the Clerk of Superior Court office rather than the online Portal. The clerk’s staff can assist with formal record searches.

Expunctions

Individuals seeking to have criminal records sealed or removed may petition for an expunction under the applicable North Carolina statute. The general filing fee for an expunction petition is $175, though fee waivers are available for indigent petitioners. Multiple expunction statutes exist with varying eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and procedures. Petition forms and instruction sheets are available on the judicial branch website.

Criminal Cost Schedules

Court costs for criminal cases are set by the North Carolina General Assembly. The current Criminal Court Costs chart provides a detailed breakdown of fees and surcharges applicable to misdemeanor and felony convictions.

Law Enforcement Records

Arrest reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement records are maintained separately from court records by the agencies that generated them.

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 100 W 3rd Street, Greenville, NC 27834
(Alternate facility: 100 New Hope Road, Greenville, NC 27834)
Phone: (252) 902-2800
Public records requests can be directed to the Sheriff’s records division by email at victoria.mcroy@pittcountync.gov or by visiting the office in person.

Greenville Police Department — Records Division
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7207, Greenville, NC 27835
In-Person Records Window Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
The Greenville Police Department also publishes recent arrest information and other data through its Police to Citizen portal.

Written mail requests to the Greenville Police Department should include a description of the desired record and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Pitt County Civil Court Records

Civil litigation in Pitt County is split between Superior Court and District Court based on the amount in controversy. Superior Court has jurisdiction over civil actions exceeding $25,000. District Court handles civil matters involving $25,000 or less, as well as small claims and magistrate actions.

Where Civil Records Are Kept

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all civil case records for both court divisions. Records can be accessed through:

The eCourts Portal for online searches
Self-service terminals at the Pitt County Courthouse
Direct requests to clerk staff for paper file inspection and document copies

Filing Fees and Court Costs

Civil filing fees are established by the General Assembly and must be paid when a case is initiated. The current Civil Court Costs chart details the fee schedule for all civil case types, including the General Court of Justice fee, facilities fee, telecommunications fee, and service of process charges.

Individuals who cannot afford filing fees may petition to proceed as an indigent using Form AOC-G-106.

Payment Methods

Payments can be made online (credit or debit card through the Portal), by mail (certified check, cashier’s check, or money order only — personal checks are not accepted), or in person at the courthouse (cash, certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or credit/debit card). Online and card payments are subject to processing fees with a minimum charge of $1.00 per transaction.

Mail payments should be made out to:
Clerk of Superior Court of Pitt County
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835

Electronic Filing

Attorneys filing in Pitt County are now required to use File & Serve, the state’s electronic filing platform, for all new and subsequent filings. Filing fees are calculated automatically at the time of submission. Self-represented parties may also use the Guide & File tool to prepare documents for certain case types.

Small Claims

Small claims actions are heard in District Court. The Clerk of Superior Court handles filing and record maintenance for these cases. Mediation may be available through the Clerk Mediation Program or Court-Ordered Arbitration program for eligible disputes.

Pitt County Family Court Records

Family law matters in Pitt County are heard in District Court and coordinated through the county’s Family Court Administration. Cases encompass divorce, child custody and visitation, child support and alimony, domestic violence protective orders, termination of parental rights, juvenile delinquency, and allegations of abuse, neglect, or dependency.

Family Court Administration

The Pitt County Family Court Administration coordinates case management and assists parties in navigating the family court process.

Contact: Lauren McCarthy
Phone: (252) 695-7287
Fax: (252) 830-3196
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

When contacting the Family Court office, have the case file number available (found in the upper right corner of court documents, formatted as 00-CVD-0123).

Accessing Family Court Records

Public family court records are accessible through the same channels as other court records — the eCourts Portal, self-service terminals, or direct requests to the Clerk of Superior Court. Certain family court records are subject to confidentiality restrictions. Juvenile court records are sealed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-3000. Adoption records are also generally sealed. Domestic violence protective order filings may have restricted access to protect victim safety.

Programs and Resources

Pitt County participates in several statewide family court programs:

Child Custody and Visitation Mediation Program — assists parents in reaching custody and visitation agreements outside of court
Family Financial Settlement Program — helps resolve financial issues in divorce and separation cases
Guardian ad Litem — provides trained volunteers to represent the best interests of children in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases
Juvenile Court Improvement Program — works to improve outcomes for children in the juvenile court system

Marriage and Divorce Records

Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and can be obtained by visiting the clerk’s office or searching through the Portal. Copies of divorce judgments are available for a fee.

Marriage records are held by the Pitt County Register of Deeds, not the Clerk of Court. Certified marriage certificates cost $10.00, and uncertified copies cost $1.00, per the fee schedule established under N.C.G.S. § 161-10. Marriage licenses cost $60.00, which includes a $30.00 allocation to the State Domestic Violence Fund and $5.00 to the NC Children’s Trust Fund. North Carolina law treats marriage records as private; only the named spouses, qualifying family members, or authorized legal representatives may obtain certified copies.

Pitt County Register of Deeds
Address: 100 East 1st Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 35, Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 902-1650
Fax: (252) 830-4132
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Payment Methods: Cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)

Birth and Death Records

Birth and death certificates are also maintained by the Register of Deeds. Certified copies cost $10.00 each, and uncertified copies are $1.00. These records are private under North Carolina law, and certified copies are available only to eligible individuals such as the record subject, parents, children, grandparents, siblings, grandchildren, or authorized agents. Birth records dating back to 1913 and death records from 1930 onward may also be requested through the NC Office of Vital Records.

Pitt County Probate Court Records

In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court serves as the judge in probate matters. In Pitt County, all probate cases — including the administration of estates, will contests, guardianships, trusts, and conservatorships — are filed with and adjudicated by the Clerk of Superior Court.

Types of Probate Cases

Probate filings in Pitt County include wills offered for probate, petitions for estate administration (with and without a will), appointment of executors and administrators, estate inventories and accountings, guardianship petitions for adults and minors, incompetency hearings (classified as special proceedings), and small estate administration by affidavit.

Public Access to Probate Records

Once a will or other probate document is filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, it generally becomes a public record. Members of the public may search for probate cases through the eCourts Portal or by visiting the self-service terminals at the Pitt County Courthouse. Paper files can also be inspected at the clerk’s office, and copies may be requested for the applicable fee.

The current Estates Court Costs chart and Special Proceedings Court Costs chart published by the judicial branch detail the filing fees for various probate and guardianship case types. Filing fees must be paid when the case is initiated. Additional costs may arise during the course of the proceeding, such as fees for hearings on motions or service of process.

How to Request Probate Records

Search for the case online through the Portal using the decedent’s name, the estate file number, or a party name.
Visit the Pitt County Courthouse Clerk’s Office at 100 W Third Street, Greenville, NC 27834, during public hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
Use the self-service terminal for free electronic searches, or ask staff for assistance inspecting the paper file.
Request copies of specific documents. Certified copies cost $3.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

For estates cases and guardianship matters involving individuals subject to incompetency proceedings, certain records may be restricted based on court order or statute. Contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (252) 695-7100 for clarification on access to specific probate files.

Real property records related to estate proceedings, such as deeds transferring property through probate, are recorded with the Register of Deeds. The Register maintains a land records search portal for free public use, searchable by owner name, property information, book and page number, file number, or filing date.