| Clerk of Superior Court | Union County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main St, Monroe, NC 28112 (mail: PO Box 5038, Monroe, NC 28112) |
| Phone | (704) 698-3100 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 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)) |
Union County's trial courts sit in the Union County Judicial Center in Monroe. As in every North Carolina county, one office — the Union County Clerk of Superior Court — keeps the records for Superior Court, District Court, and estates; there is no separate county clerk.
Union was one of eleven counties in the southern and central Piedmont that converted to the statewide eCourts Portal system together, so its case search works the same way as the rest of the state: free, with no account required for a basic search.
Civil wedding ceremonies performed by county magistrates are handled separately, by appointment at the Union County Magistrates Office rather than the Judicial Center — worth knowing if a marriage, not a records request, is the reason for the visit.
Union County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Charlotte metro area, and the clerk's office has seen a steady rise in filings tied to that growth, particularly family-law and civil cases. The Judicial Center in Monroe is the single point of contact for all of it: civil, criminal, family, probate, and estate matters for the entire county run through the same Clerk of Superior Court, with no separate office by case type or by town.
Search Union County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Union 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 Union 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) — Union County
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Statewide eCourts case search; Union County converted along with ten other southern and central Piedmont counties 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 Union County. Document images are strongest for filings made after the county's eCourts conversion; older files may require a request directly 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
Union County clerk offices
Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main St, Monroe, NC 28112 (mail: PO Box 5038, Monroe, NC 28112)
Phone: (704) 698-3100
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In person. Visit the Clerk of Superior Court's office at the Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main St, Monroe, during posted hours.
By mail. Write to PO Box 5038, Monroe, NC 28112, 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 Judicial Center.
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 Union 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.
Where are Union County weddings performed?
At the Union County Magistrates Office, by appointment, rather than at the Judicial Center where other clerk's office business is handled.
Who keeps probate and estate records in Union County?
The Union County Clerk of Superior Court, the same office that handles civil, criminal, and family cases. There is no separate county clerk.
What are the Union County Clerk's office hours?
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main St, Monroe.
Sources
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Union County — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/union-county
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Union County Contact Directory — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/union-county/contact-directory
- North Carolina Judicial Branch — Union County Judicial Center — https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/union-county/union-county-judicial-center
- 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.