How to Search for Arrest Records in Wake County, N.C.
- 1). Amass as much information as possible about the person whose arrest record you want searched. Be as specific as possible. A name might be shared by several people; identifiers like previous addresses and Social Security numbers will help Wake County search, locate and return accurate arrest records.
- 2). Download a "Public Records Request" form from the Wake County Clerk of the Court's website (See Resources). Print it out and complete it; include as much detail about the arrest records you want searched as possible. Ensure your contact information is correct and that you have indicated how you prefer the arrest records be delivered to you.
- 3). Submit your request for an arrest records search, with the $25 fee, to the Wake County Clerk of the Courts at the address below. The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) will retrieve the arrest records and deliver them to you via the method you selected.
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