Divorce records in Buncombe County, North Carolina, can be accessed through several channels. BuncombeCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, the Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court, or the North Carolina Vital Records office. The type of document you need — a court file versus a divorce certificate — determines which office to contact.
Buncombe County Divorce Records Search
Two offices maintain divorce-related records in Buncombe County. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the complete court file for every divorce granted in the county, including the complaint, judgment of absolute divorce, equitable distribution orders, custody orders, and settlement agreements. The North Carolina Division of Public Health's Vital Records office maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that verify a divorce occurred without the full case detail.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch offers an online court records search portal where you can look up case information by name, county, or case number. For certified copies of court documents, you'll need to contact the Clerk of Superior Court directly.
Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Buncombe County
In North Carolina, divorce cases are heard in District Court. When a divorce is granted in Buncombe County, the judgment is entered and filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, who serves as the custodian of all civil court records — including divorce cases. The Clerk's office maintains the complete case file.
Separately, the state Vital Records office receives a report of each divorce and issues divorce certificates. These are verification documents, not the full court record.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, or other court filings — Contact the Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred) — Contact the NC Vital Records office or the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was filed.
Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court — Civil Division
North Carolina Vital Records
If you are filing for divorce in Buncombe County, the North Carolina Judicial Branch provides a divorce packet with the required forms. Buncombe County local rules and forms may also apply to your case.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Buncombe County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (NC Vital Records — mail request) | $24.00 | 4–6 weeks |
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (Clerk of Superior Court) | $10.00 | Same day to several business days |
| Uncertified copy of court document (per page) | $0.25 | Same day if requested in person |
| Certified copy of court document | $3.00 for first page, $0.25 each additional page | Same day to several business days |