Pasquotank County

Established in 1668, Pasquotank County is widely known for its beautiful waterfronts and historic architecture. The county has a land area of 226.9 square miles and a population of over 40,000 residents. Its county seat and largest community is Elizabeth City.

The Pasquotank County trial court system consists of a Superior Court and a District Court. The Superior Court is the highest trial court in Pasquotank County. The court typically handles felony criminal cases, misdemeanors, civil claims that exceed $25,000 in value, and appeals from the District Court's decisions in infraction cases.

The District Court has limited jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Pasquotank County. Matters within the court's jurisdiction include civil claims of less than $25,000, juvenile matters, misdemeanors, and infractions. The court also handles family law cases, such as divorce, child support, and child custody. Additionally, the District Court has a magistrate with authority over certain civil and criminal matters, such as small claims of $10,000 or less, eviction cases, liens, bail applications, issuance of warrants, and arraignments.

Pasquotank County public court records are official documents containing information about cases handled by the Superior and District Courts. Examples of these documents are case files, exhibits, court dockets, case indexes, pleadings, and court orders. The Pasquotank County Clerk of Court is responsible for filing and maintaining various types of court records in the county, including the following:

  • Civil records
  • Small claims records
  • Juvenile records
  • Family law records
  • Criminal records
  • Probate records

Anyone may access Pasquotank County public court records online through the North Carolina eCourts Portal or the Remote Public Access webpage. These portals may require users to log in and pay subscription fees to be able to access records. Requesters may also access court records by visiting the Clerk of Court's office located at:

Pasquotank County Clerk of Court

206 E Main St

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Phone: (252) 331-4600

Before granting access to court records, the clerk's office typically requires seekers to provide relevant case details and pay the applicable fees.

Courthouses in Pasquotank County

Pasquotank County Superior Court

Court Name: Pasquotank County Superior Court
Address: 206 East Main Street, PO Box 449, Elizabeth City NC 27907

Pasquotank County District Court

Court Name: Pasquotank County District Court
Address: 206 East Main Street, PO Box 449, Elizabeth City NC 27907