| Clerk of Superior Court | Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 (mail: PO Box 363, Fayetteville, NC 28302) |
| Phone | (910) 475-3000 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $2.00 for the first page of a document copied, $0.25 for each additional page (G.S. 7A-308(a)(12)) |
| Certified copy fee | $2.00 first page / $0.25 each additional page for the copy, plus $3.00 for the certificate under seal (G.S. 7A-308(a)(9) and (a)(12)) |
Cumberland County's trial courts sit in the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse in Fayetteville. As in every North Carolina county, one office — the Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court — keeps the records for Superior Court, District Court, and estates; there is no separate county clerk.
Cumberland County was among a group of counties that adopted eCourts kiosks at the courthouse, offering scanners, printers, and payment services for the public alongside the standard Portal search, which is free and requires no account.
As elsewhere in the state, expect the strongest online document coverage for cases filed after the county's eCourts conversion; older civil, criminal, or estate files may require a request directly to the clerk's office.
Cumberland County, home to Fort Liberty, also sees a substantial volume of requests tied to military families — custody modifications, name changes, and civil filings connected to a service member's reassignment. None of that changes which office to contact: the same Clerk of Superior Court that handles every other civil, criminal, and family case in the county also keeps those records, and Portal searches them the same way as any other Cumberland County case.
Search Cumberland County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court
- Cost
- Free to search in person or on Portal; fees apply for copies and certifications
- Coverage
- All Superior Court, District Court, and estate/special-proceedings records for Cumberland County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
One office covers every case type in the county; North Carolina has no separate county clerk.
Other courts
Portal (eCourts) — Cumberland County
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Statewide eCourts case search, live in Cumberland County as part of the statewide rollout completed October 13, 2025
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The county also added self-service eCourts kiosks with scanners, printers, and payment services at the courthouse.
What is available online
Portal covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case information for Cumberland County, and self-service kiosks at the courthouse let visitors scan, print, and pay fees in person. Document coverage is strongest for cases filed after the county's eCourts conversion.
Which clerk has your record
In North Carolina, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the North Carolina page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases over $25,000; Business Court cases (complex commercial disputes, by assignment) | Clerk of Superior Court of the county |
| District Court | Misdemeanors and infractions; All family-law matters (divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence); Civil cases between $10,000 and $25,000 | Clerk of Superior Court of the county |
| Magistrates (Small Claims) | Small claims and civil disputes up to $10,000; Evictions (summary ejectment); Worthless-check cases | Clerk of Superior Court of the county |
Request records in person or by mail
Cumberland County clerk offices
Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 (mail: PO Box 363, Fayetteville, NC 28302)
Phone: (910) 475-3000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In person. Visit the Clerk of Superior Court's office at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville, during posted hours; self-service kiosks are available for scanning, printing, and payments.
By mail. Write to the courthouse at PO Box 363, Fayetteville, NC 28302, with the case number, the documents needed, and whether a certified copy is required.
Online. Search Portal for case information and, where available, document copies before visiting the courthouse.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $2.00 for the first page of a document copied, $0.25 for each additional page (G.S. 7A-308(a)(12)) |
| Certified copy | $2.00 first page / $0.25 each additional page for the copy, plus $3.00 for the certificate under seal (G.S. 7A-308(a)(9) and (a)(12)) |
These are the statewide fees the Clerk of Superior Court charges under G.S. 7A-308; a certified, name-based criminal record search in a single county costs $25 under the same statute (a)(17). Clerks may also charge for a criminal record search or exemplification of records; confirm the exact total with the specific clerk's office before sending payment, since some offices restrict payment method (money order or certified check only) for certain requests.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
North Carolina court records are open to the public, but several categories are removed from public view or never appear in Portal:
The North Carolina guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Cumberland County court records online?
Use Portal, the free statewide eCourts search, by party name, case number, or citation. No account is required for a basic search.
Does the Cumberland County Courthouse have self-service tools?
Yes. The courthouse has eCourts kiosks with scanners, printers, and payment services for members of the public in addition to the standard clerk's counter.
Who keeps probate and estate records in Cumberland County?
The Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court, the same office that handles civil, criminal, and family cases. There is no separate county clerk.
What are the Cumberland County Clerk's office hours?
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville.
Sources
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Cumberland County — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/cumberland-county
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Cumberland County Contact Directory — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/cumberland-county/contact-directory
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/cumberland-county/judge-e-maurice-braswell-cumberland-county-courthouse
- Portal (eCourts public case search) — https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal/
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Types of Courts — https://www.nccourts.gov/learn/types-of-courts
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Court Officials (Clerks of Superior Court) — https://www.nccourts.gov/learn/court-officials
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — eCourts — https://www.nccourts.gov/ecourts
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Criminal Background Check — https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/criminal-background-check
- N.C. State Bureau of Investigation — Personal Review (Right to Review) — https://www.ncsbi.gov/Services/Background-Checks/personal-review
- NC Appellate Courts eFiling Site — https://appellate.nccourts.org/
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Expunctions — https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/expunctions
- General Statutes, Chapter 15A, Article 5 — Expunction of Records — https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_15A/Article_5.html
- General Statutes, G.S. 7A-308 — Miscellaneous Fees and Commissions — https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-308.html
See also: all North Carolina counties.