Concord Civil Court Record Search
Concord civil court records are maintained by the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court. Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County. All civil lawsuits filed in the city go through the county court system at the courthouse on Union Street. The clerk's office processes new filings, stores case documents, and provides public access to civil court records. You can search for Concord cases online through the NC eCourts portal or visit the courthouse in person to view files during regular business hours.
Cabarrus County Courthouse in Concord
The Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 77 Union Street S, Concord, NC 28025. The mailing address is PO Box 70, Concord, NC 28026. Call 704-262-5500 for questions about civil court records. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The courthouse handles civil, criminal, family, and probate matters for all of Cabarrus County. Concord is the county seat, so the main courthouse is in the city. The Cabarrus County NC Judicial Branch page lists hours, contact details, and court calendar links.
Cabarrus County falls within District 25 of the North Carolina judicial system. Administrative Traffic Court is also available at this location.
Searching Concord Civil Court Records
The NC eCourts portal is the fastest way to search for Concord civil court records. Select Cabarrus County from the dropdown and enter a party name or case number. No registration is needed for basic searches.
The portal shows case summaries, docket entries, filing dates, and hearing schedules. You can check the status of active cases or look up closed ones. Documents may be available for download for newer filings.
The Cabarrus County Court Records portal provides additional information about available records and how to access them. You can learn about court jurisdictions, access procedures, and record types through this resource.
At the courthouse, self-service terminals let you search for free. Staff at the clerk's office can help pull paper files and answer questions about the search process.
Note: Use the full last name and first name when searching the eCourts portal for the most accurate results.
Civil Court Records Available in Concord
The Cabarrus County clerk maintains several types of civil records. Superior Court handles cases over $25,000. District Court covers disputes under $25,000. Small Claims Court addresses cases up to $10,000.
Records on file include the following:
- Case files with pleadings and motions
- Docket sheets with case event history
- Court orders and final judgments
- Hearing and trial transcripts
- Small claims filings and rulings
General civil records are kept for 10 years after case closure. Small claims files stay on record for 5 years. Judgments may be retained longer in some cases.
The image below shows the City of Concord website with information about municipal services.
The city website covers municipal matters, while civil court records are maintained by the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court.
Public Records Access in Concord
Civil court records in Concord are public under North Carolina law. N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 guarantees the right to inspect public records during reasonable hours. You can review case files at the Cabarrus County courthouse at no charge.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases, adoption proceedings, mental health commitments, and sealed files are not open to the public. All other civil court records can be viewed by anyone.
The Cabarrus County public records request system is also available through the county website. Written requests can be submitted online with an automated confirmation system.
Concord Court Record Fees
Standard copies of civil court records cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus the per-page copy charge. These fees are set by state law.
Inspecting records in person is free. Online searches are free. You pay only when you need printed or certified copies of documents.
The NC court records guide has the full fee schedule and explains how to request copies by mail or in person.
Note: The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds at 65 Church Street SE in Concord handles property records and vital statistics separately from civil court records.
Filing Civil Cases in Cabarrus County
Civil cases in Concord begin with a complaint filed at the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk assigns a case number and logs the filing in the system. The defendant is then served with notice of the lawsuit.
From there, the case moves through response deadlines, discovery, and potential hearings or trial. Many civil disputes settle before reaching the courtroom. When a case goes to trial, the judge or jury issues a ruling that becomes part of the permanent case record.
All filings become public records once the clerk processes them. You can track a case from start to finish through the docket sheet, which lists every event and filing date. The eCourts portal updates as new filings are entered.
Attorneys must use the electronic filing system for new civil cases. Self-represented parties can still file paper documents at the clerk's window during business hours.
Cabarrus County Civil Court Records
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County. All civil court records for cities and towns in the county, including Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and Mt. Pleasant, are filed through the same clerk's office on Union Street. The NC Courts website provides statewide resources and access to the eCourts portal for all 100 counties in North Carolina.