Divorce records in Robeson County, North Carolina, are available through several channels. RobesonCourt.us allows you to quickly find publicly accessible information about divorce records in the county. Additionally, documents can be obtained directly from the court that issued the decision, at the county clerk's office, as well as at the North Carolina Vital Records Office. The type of document you need — a court judgment or a certificate — determines where you should apply.
Robeson Divorce Records Search
In Robeson County, divorce records are maintained by two main institutions. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains court cases — divorce judgments, property division agreements, custody orders, and related procedural documents. The NC Vital Records Office keeps divorce certificates starting from 1958.
The collection of court records includes:
- Absolute divorce judgments
- Property settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Petitions, motions, and other procedural documents from the case
To search for a specific case, contact the clerk's office at the Robeson County Courthouse. There are public terminals available for searching by party name or case number.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Robeson
In North Carolina, divorce cases are handled by the District Court, which is part of the General Court of Justice system. Once a judge issues a decision, it is filed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the petition was filed. For Robeson County, this means at the courthouse in Lumberton.
Simultaneously, the NC Vital Records Office receives notification of each divorce and keeps the certificate. The certificate is a brief document that confirms the fact of divorce, the date, and the names of the parties. It does not contain details of property settlement or custody terms.
The choice of office depends on the purpose of the request:
- Court judgment and full case text — Robeson County Clerk of Court. Copies of divorce judgments can be obtained from the clerk's office in person or by mail.
- Divorce certificate (to confirm the fact of divorce) — either the clerk of court in the county where the petition was filed or NC Vital Records by mail or online.
Below is the contact information for both institutions.
Robeson County Clerk of Superior Court Office
NC Vital Records (state level)
If you are filing for divorce and want to prepare documents yourself, use the free NC Divorce Packet, and also familiarize yourself with Robeson County local rules and forms.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Robeson
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of divorce court judgment (county clerk) | $0.25 per page (uncertified) | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Certified copy of court judgment (county clerk) | $3.00 for certification + $0.25 per page | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate (NC Vital Records) | $24.00 | Approximately 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Expedited certificate processing (NC Vital Records) | $24.00 + additional expedited delivery fee | Approximately 2–3 weeks |