| Clerk of Superior Court | Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Guilford County Courthouse, 201 South Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 (mail: PO Box 3008, Greensboro, NC 27402). A second courthouse is at 505 East Green Dr, High Point. |
| Phone | (336) 412-7300 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.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)) |
Guilford County has two courthouses — one in Greensboro and one in High Point — and one Clerk of Superior Court whose office covers both. As everywhere in North Carolina, that single clerk keeps the Superior Court, District Court, and estate/special-proceedings records for the whole county; there is no separate county clerk.
The clerk's office at the Greensboro courthouse is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, closed for a midday break from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Both the Greensboro and High Point courthouses have secure drop boxes outside, available around the clock, for filing documents when the office itself is closed.
Guilford County is part of the statewide eCourts Portal rollout, so most case searches, court-date lookups, and many document requests can be handled online rather than at either courthouse in person.
Search Guilford County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Guilford 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 Guilford County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The clerk's office serves both the Greensboro and High Point courthouses; there is no separate county clerk.
Other courts
Portal (eCourts) — Guilford County
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Statewide eCourts case search, live in Guilford County as part of the statewide rollout completed October 13, 2025
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Search by party name, case number, or citation.
What is available online
Portal covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case information for both the Greensboro and High Point courthouses. Older estate or civil files, or documents not yet migrated, may require an in-person or written request to the clerk's office.
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
Guilford County clerk offices
Guilford County Courthouse, 201 South Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 (mail: PO Box 3008, Greensboro, NC 27402). A second courthouse is at 505 East Green Dr, High Point.
Phone: (336) 412-7300
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
In person. Visit the Clerk of Superior Court's office at the Greensboro courthouse (201 South Eugene St) or the High Point courthouse (505 East Green Dr) during the posted hours. Secure drop boxes outside each building accept documents 24/7 when the office is closed.
By mail. Write to the Guilford County Courthouse, PO Box 3008, Greensboro, NC 27402, with the case number, the documents needed, and whether a certified copy is required.
Online. Search Portal for case information and, for many filings, document copies before making a trip to either 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
Does Guilford County have one courthouse or two?
Two — one in Greensboro and one in High Point — but a single Clerk of Superior Court's office serves both, and the same statewide Portal search covers cases from either location.
What are the Guilford County Clerk's office hours?
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the office closed for a midday break from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Drop boxes outside each courthouse accept filings around the clock.
Who keeps probate records in Guilford County?
The Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court, the same office that handles civil, criminal, and family cases. There is no separate probate or county clerk office.
Can I search Guilford County court cases online for free?
Yes, using Portal, the statewide eCourts search, which requires no account for a basic search by name, case number, or citation.
Sources
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Guilford County — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/guilford-county
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Guilford County Contact Directory — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/guilford-county/contact-directory
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Guilford County Courthouse — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/guilford-county/guilford-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.