Request File Copy

Our goal is to have Request for File Copies completed within two (2) hours of receiving the request.

If you need certified copies or a criminal background record check you must mail a self addressed prepaid envelop along with payment (certified funds) to Clerk of Court, Attn: Civil Records, P.O. Box 20099, Winston-Salem, NC 27120.

File copy fees:
Certified copy $3.00 first page and .25 each additional page
Civil Revocation $100.00
Criminal background record check $25.00 certified funds or cash on site
Regular copy by mail (not certified) $2.00 first page and .25 each additional page
Any request for copies to be mailed must include self addressed prepaid envelop and be paid for in advance with certified funds.

Files greater than 50 pages must be handled in person at the Clerk’s Office.

If you need a file copy in a timelier manner please be sure to indicate in the additional comments section the date and time you need the information and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Form(s) request submitted after 3:00 pm and on holidays or weekends will be processed the following business day.




Asterick (*) indicates a required filed.

Your name: (*)

I would like to get the documents in the following manner (*):

Your email address: (*)

Your phone number and extension: (*)

Your fax number:

You must select Case Type(*)

Case number:
2 digit year plus type CVD, CVM, CVS, SP plus case number, example 12CVD12345

Plaintiff's name: (*) last name first, first name

Defendant's name: last name first, first name

Please provide specific information in order not to delay your request.

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