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What are Greenville City Public Records?

Under the North Carolina Public Records Law, Greenville City public records refer to documents, irrespective of their form, generated or received in relation to the activities of any government body. They could be papers, letters, maps, books, images, films, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data processing records, artifacts, or other documentary material. Not all Greenville City records are public. Below are some of the records that are precluded from public access in Greenville

Information designated as confidential
State and local tax information
Public Enterprise Billing information
Documents in the state’s Controlled Substances Reporting System.
Personally identifiable admissions information of the University of North Carolina and its constituent institutions.
Account numbers for electronic payments
A document, file number, or password maintained by the Secretary of State.
Electronically capture images of a person's signature, date of birth, driver’s license number, or social security number.
Certain records of criminal investigations carried out by law enforcement agencies or records of criminal intelligence information compiled by public law enforcement agencies.
Information containing specific details of public security plans and arrangements or the detailed plans and drawings of public buildings and infrastructure facilities.
Identifying information about minors participating in local government parks and recreation programs.

Greenville City Crime Statistics

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) is the agency responsible for collating and publishing statewide crime statistics in North Carolina. According to its annual reports, Greenville City registered a total of 3,294 crimes in 2019, consisting of 440 property crimes and 2,854 property crimes. This represents a 4% increase in total crimes from the previous year. In detail, the violent crimes comprised five cases of murder, 17 rapes, 94 robberies, and 324 aggravated assaults. The property crimes included 429 burglaries, 2,316 larcenies, 109 motor vehicle thefts, and 11 arson. Compared to 2018 crime statistics, violent crimes in Greenville City reduced by 6%, while the rate of property crimes rose by 5%. A breakdown of the violent crime statistics shows that rape occurrences dropped by 35%, robbery by 14%, and aggravated assault by 1%. The rate of murder remained the same. For property crimes, burglary dropped by 10%, motor vehicle theft by 2%, while larceny increased by 9%, and arson by 120%.

Are Greenville City Criminal Records Public?

Greenville criminal records are mostly public and can be obtained from the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). To request a certified criminal record search, complete Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it in person or by mail to

Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court
New Hanover County Courthouse
316 Princess Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

It costs $25 for each certified copy of a Greenville criminal record. Mail requesters can pay by money order or certified check accepted, while in-person requesters can pay in cash, via credit card, money order, or certified check accepted.

Similarly, the NCSBI provides a statewide criminal record search at $14 per record. To request a Greenville City criminal record from the agency, submit a completed Right to Review Form and fingerprint card to

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Applicant Unit-Right to Review
Criminal Information and Identification Section
P.O. Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500

Record fees are payable by certified check or money order. The NCSBI also provides an online search for criminal records on its Offender Public Information platform. For further information, contact the NCSBI by calling (919) 582-8600 or via email sent to ciishelp@ncsbi.gov.

How to Obtain Greenville City Police Reports and Arrest Records?

Greenville City arrest records and police reports are maintained by the Greenville Police Department. Interested persons can obtain these records by visiting the Records windows located in the Department’s front lobby at 500 South Greene Street. The office is open to the public from Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Greenville Police Department also accepts mail requests. To make a mail request, applicants should send a written request, copy fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Greenville Police Department
Records Division
P.O. Box 7207
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 329-4325

Greenville arrest records and police reports cost $5 per report.There is, however, a waiver of record fees for persons involved in the accident who make their requests at the records window. Interested persons can also look up Greenville arrest records and police reports on the Event Search portal. Crash reports are available on the Greenville Police Department’s Crash Report Database.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Greenville City?

The NCSBI provides sex offender information in Greenville City through the online North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. Residents can search for offenders near them by address, by the offender’s personal information, by sex registration number, or by map location.

How to Find Greenville City Inmate Records?

Greenville City inmates are usually housed in the Pitt County Detention Center, which the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office supervises. Interested parties can use the Pitt County Charge Inquiry to search Greenville inmates’ records by inmate name or incarceration date.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Greenville City Jail?

Interested persons can visit a Greenville inmate at the Pitt County Detention Center located at

Pitt County Detention Center
124 New Hope Road
Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: (252) 902-2850

The Pitt Detention Center allows its inmates to have a 10 to 20 minutes on-site video visitation per week. The visitation period is between 1:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday is for inmates with last names that begin with A – K, while Sunday is for those with last names that begin with L – Z. Visitors are not required to schedule their visit; however, the detention authority strongly recommended they do so. Visitation may be scheduled at the Pitt County Detention Center up to 24 hours in advance of the visit. Residents can also explore the option of connecting to their video visitation from home.

Court Records

Cases emanating from Greenville City are usually handled under the Pitt County court system. The Pitt County court system consists of a Superior Court and a District Court. The Pitt County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases in Greenville but usually handles cases beyond the District Court’s authority. The District Court hears most misdemeanor, infractions, municipal ordinance violations, and civil cases. The Pitt County Superior Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining and issuing records of all court proceedings in Greenville City.

Location of Courts in Greenville City

Below are the locations of the courts that serve Greenville City

Superior Courts in Pitt County
Pitt County Superior Court
Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100

District Courts in Pitt County
Pitt County District Court
Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100
Phone: (252) 695-7287 (Family Court)
Fax: (252) 830-3196 (Family Court)

Are Greenville City Court Records Public?

In accordance with North Carolina laws, Greenville City court records are considered public unless otherwise provided by law. The court will usually not grant access to documents relating to commitment matters, juvenile delinquency, and child abuse or neglect cases. The court may also deny access to records on the basis of public policy or in the interest of fair administration of justice. Interested persons can obtain Greenville court records by contacting the Clerk of Pitt County Superior Court at:

Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100

Can you look up a Greenville City Court Case Online?

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) offers online access to court cases in the state, including that of Greenville City. Individuals can access Greenville criminal cases via the Automated Criminal/Infractions System (ACIS), while civil cases are available on the Civil Case Processing System (VCAP). The use of any of the two online case information portals attracts certain fees depending on the type of access. Nevertheless, the same search can be done for free at the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court office.

How to Obtain Greenville City Civil Court Case Records?

Requesters can obtain copies of Greenville civil court case records by requesting them from the Pitt Clerk of Superior Court at

Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100

Greenville City civil court case records are also available for public viewing via the self-service terminals provided by the Pitt Clerk of Superior Court.

How to Obtain Greenville City Criminal Court Records?

The Pitt County Clerk of the Superior Court office maintains all Greenville City criminal court records. The Clerk’s office runs a self-service terminal where requesters can search for their record of interest by defendant name, case number, or victim and witness name. Residents can access the self-service terminal and obtain paper copies of their criminal court records from the Pitt County Clerk of the Superior Court office at

Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100

What are Greenville City Vital Records?

Greenville vital records document certain life events that occur within the city’s jurisdiction. These records consist of Greenville death, birth, marriage, and divorce records. They are available both at the county and the state levels. At the county level, the Pitt County Register of Deeds maintains Greenville birth, death, and marriage records, while the Pitt County Superior Court Clerk maintains Greenville divorce records. At the state level, Greenville's vital records are maintained by the Vital Records Office of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). Certified copies of Greenville vital records can only be accessed by certain persons having a relationship with the record or individuals authorized by a court to obtain the records.

Where and How to Obtain Greenville City Divorce Records?

Greenville City divorce records are maintained by the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court. Residents can obtain Greenville divorce records by requesting them from the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court at:

Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: (252) 695-7100

The NCDHHS provides Greenville divorce records from 1958 to the present. Only the following persons with proof of relationship can obtain a certified copy of a Greenville divorce record

The record subject(s)
Sibling
Child or Step-child
Parent or Step-parent
Grandparent or Grandchild
Individual seeking information for legal determination of personal or property rights
An authorized agent, legal representative, attorney of a person described above

Nevertheless, persons that do not fall within the aforementioned categories can obtain uncertified copies of the record, which may not be accepted for legal purposes. The first copy of a certified Greenville divorce record costs $24, while each additional copy requested simultaneously costs $15. Requesters may also choose to pay an additional $15 for expedited requests. To make a request, interested persons should fill out the Application for North Carolina Divorce Record. The completed form and valid I.D. should be submitted with a money order, certified check, or business check payment to the NCDHHS at

Physical Address:
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Cooper Memorial Health Building
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Phone: (919) 733-3000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Mailing Address:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Persons requesting a rush order are to mark the envelope “expedite”.

Where and How to Get Public Greenville City Marriage Records?

The Pitt County Register of Deeds disseminates certified copies of Greenville City marriage records. Certified copies of marriage records are only available to certain eligible persons, including

The record subject(s)
Sibling
Child or Step-child
Parent or Step-parent
Grandparent or Grandchild
A person seeking information for legal determination of personal or property rights
An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of a person described above

Grenville marriage certificates obtained from the Register’s Office cost $10 each. To make a request, interested persons are to complete the Application for Certified Copy and submit it to the Pitt County Register of Deeds Office at

Physical Address:
Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 902-1650
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address:
Pitt County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 35
Greenville, NC 27835

Mail requesters can pay record fees only by money order and cashier’s checks. Requesters are also required to provide a copy of a valid photo I.D. and proof of relationship with the record.

Alternatively, residents can request Greenville City marriage certificates from 1962 to present from the NCDHHS. Requesters are to fill out the Application for North Carolina Marriage Record, then submit it with valid I.D., payment, and proof of relationship to

Mailing Address:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

The first copy of an NCDHHS-issued marriage certificate costs $24, while additional copies go for $15. There is also an optional $15 payment for expedited requests. Only payment by money order, certified check, or business check is acceptable. Requesters making a rush order are to mark the envelope “expedite”.

Where and How to Find Greenville City Birth Records?

Interested persons can find Greenville City birth records by requesting them from either the Pitt County Register of Deeds or the Vital Records Office of the NCDHHS. Certified copies of Greenville birth records can be obtained only by eligible persons, including:

The record subject
Current Spouse
Sibling
Child or Step-child
Parent or Step-parent
Grandparent or Grandchild
A person seeking information for legal determination of personal or property rights
An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of a person described above

To request Grenville birth certificates from the Pitt County Register’s Office, interested eligible persons are to fill out the Application for Certified Copy and send it in-person or by mail to the Register’s Office at

Physical Address:
Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 902-1650
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address:
Pitt County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 35
Greenville, NC 27835

Each birth certificate requires a $10 payment either by money order and cashier’s checks. Applications should also include a copy of photo identification and proof of relationship with the record.

The NCDHHS also provides Greenville birth records from 1913. To request birth certificates from the NCDHHS, fill out the Application for a Copy of a North Carolina Birth Certificate. Submit the completed form with a valid government-issued I.D., proof of relationship, and payment to

Mailing Address:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

The first copy of a Greenville birth record requested from NCDHHS costs $24, while each additional copy requires a $15 fee. Applicants may also pay a $15 fee to expedite their requests. The acceptable means of payment are money orders, certified checks, and business checks. Requesters are to mark their envelope “expedite” when they make a rush order.

Where and How to Find Greenville City Death Records?

Greenville death records are issued by both the Pitt County Register of Deeds and the Vital Records office of the NCDHHS. Certified copies of Greenville death records are only available to certain persons, including:

Spouse of the record subject
Sibling
Child or Step-child
Parent or Step-parent
Grandparent or Grandchild
A person seeking information for legal determination of personal or property rights
An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of a person described above

To request Greenville death certificates from the Register of Deeds, interested persons should complete the Application for Certified Copy and submit it in person or by mail to

Physical Address:
Pitt County Courthouse
100 West 3rd Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 902-1650
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address:
Pitt County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 35
Greenville, NC 27835

Grenville marriage certificates requested from the Register’s Office require a $10 fee per copy. Requesters can pay record fees either by money order or cashier’s checks. All requests are to include valid photo identification and proof of relationship with the record request.

Alternatively, Greenville City death records from 1930 till date can be obtained from the NCDHHS. To make record requests, complete the Application for North Carolina Death Record, then submit with valid I.D., payment, and proof of relationship to

Mailing Address:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900

Death records obtained from the NCDHHS cost $24 per first copy and $15 for each additional copy. Applicants may also decide to pay an additional $15 for expedited requests. Payments are to be made either by money order, certified check, or business check. Requesters making a rush order are to mark the envelope “expedite”.