North Carolina Criminal Records
To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for North Carolina criminal records.
Where to Find North Carolina Criminal Records
North Carolina’s Clerk of Superior Court Office for each county handles most requests for North Carolina background checks and criminal records. Public terminals are set up in each office and are free of charge, except for printing fees. For a certified copy of criminal records, the fee is $25, and the results can be obtained after filling out a request form from the Clerk of Superior Court.
Legal Access to North Carolina Criminal Records
Any individual can request a name-based search of criminal records, although you must go to every county in which the person in question might have a record. The results you can access must be a matter of public record. Only approved law enforcement and employers may obtain a state-wide and complete criminal record.
Obtaining Complete Criminal Records From SBI
Individuals may request their own complete criminal record by contacting the SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) and filling out a “Right to Review” and authorization form. Submit these, along with fingerprints, with a $14 fee. SBI only accepts requests through the mail.
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