Guilford County Civil Court Records
Guilford County civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at two locations in Greensboro and High Point. As the third most populated county in North Carolina, Guilford has a high volume of civil case filings each year. The NC eCourts portal provides online access to civil court records from both courthouse locations. You can also visit either office during business hours to search records in person. The clerk's office handles all civil complaints, judgments, orders, and other court documents for Guilford County.
Guilford County Civil Court Records Offices
Guilford County has two clerk of court locations. The main office is at 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Call (336) 412-7300 for the Greensboro location. The High Point office is at 505 E. Green Dr., High Point, NC 27260. Call (336) 822-6700 for the High Point location.
Both offices handle civil court records. You can visit either location for in-person searches and copy requests. Public access terminals are available at both sites.
The Guilford County NC Judicial Branch page provides court calendars, local rules, and staff directory. It also links to the eCourts portal for online case searches.
From this page you can access court dates, office hours, and filing information for Guilford County.
Note: The Greensboro and High Point offices serve different parts of the county, but both have access to the full civil court records system.
How to Search Guilford County Civil Court Records
The fastest way to find Guilford County civil court records is through the NC eCourts Portal. Select Guilford County, then search by case number, party name, or filing date range. The portal covers civil, criminal, traffic, and family court records. No account is needed for basic searches.
Wildcard searches are available. Use an asterisk after a partial name to see all matches. Up to 200 results return per query. The portal works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
The Guilford County Courts portal is another useful resource for local court information, including civil and criminal calendars and public access terminal locations.
This portal gives an overview of court services and links to search tools for Guilford County civil court records.
Civil Process and Record Types
Guilford County handles a large volume of civil court records. The clerk's office stores documents from every stage of a civil case.
- Civil complaints and answers
- Motions, briefs, and court orders
- Judgments, consent orders, and dismissals
- Liens and judgment abstracts
- Small claims filings and rulings
- Special proceedings and estate matters
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office also provides a civil process search at civillookup.guilfordcountync.gov. You can search by name, court docket number, or address. Results show the received date, docket number, service type, and status. This tool tracks whether civil papers have been served, posted, or returned unserved.
The Guilford County Register of Deeds is a separate office. Jeff L. Thigpen serves as Register of Deeds, with offices at 201 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Call 336-641-7556 for property records, marriage licenses, and vital records. These are not part of the civil court records system.
Public Access to Guilford County Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Guilford County are public under North Carolina law. N.C.G.S. 132-6 gives anyone the right to inspect public records during business hours. You can visit the Greensboro or High Point clerk's office and view any non-restricted civil case file for free.
Juvenile records, sealed cases, adoption files, and mental health proceedings are restricted. All other civil court records are open for review by any member of the public.
Mail requests should go to the clerk's office at either the Greensboro or High Point location. Include the case number or full party names so staff can locate the file. The NC guide on obtaining court records has complete instructions on how to request civil court records.
The Guilford County government website provides contact information for all county departments. Robin Keller serves as Clerk to the Board at 301 W. Market St., Ste 203D, Greensboro, NC 27402.
Copy Fees and Costs
In-person inspection of civil court records is free at both Guilford County courthouse locations. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies have an additional $2.00 certification fee.
The eCourts portal is free for viewing case docket information. To get copies of actual documents from the file, you need to contact the clerk's office.
Pay by check or money order payable to the Clerk of Superior Court. The NC Public Records Law caps fees at the actual cost of reproduction.
Note: Large copy orders at the Guilford County clerk's office may require advance notice due to the high volume of daily requests.
Greensboro, High Point, and Guilford County
Guilford County was formed in 1771 and named after Francis North, 1st Earl of Guilford. The county is home to Greensboro and High Point, two of the largest cities in the Piedmont Triad region. Greensboro is the county seat and the larger of the two cities.
The county's diverse economy produces a wide range of civil court records. Contract disputes, business litigation, real estate claims, and debt cases make up a significant portion of the docket. The two courthouse locations reflect the county's size and the need to serve residents across a large area.
High Point is known for its furniture market, and Greensboro is a center for education and commerce. Both cities generate a steady flow of civil filings. For historical records or research, the NC Judicial Branch website can point you to the right archive. The Register of Deeds handles property records separately from the clerk's civil court records.