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Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Chowan County:
- Court case files: contact the Chowan County Clerk of Superior Court, 101 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932; mailing PO Box 588, Edenton, NC 27932; main (252) 368-5000; Criminal Division (252) 368-5002; Civil Division (252) 368-5003; Estates/Special Proceedings (252) 368-5004
- Marriage and divorce records: marriage licenses and certified marriage copies go through the Chowan County Register of Deeds, 101 S. Broad Street, PO Box 487, Edenton, NC 27932; (252) 482-2619; divorce judgments go through the Clerk of Superior Court
- Probate, wills, and estates: contact Chowan Estates/Special Proceedings at (252) 368-5004 through the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse
- Criminal and arrest records: court charges and case files go through the Clerk of Superior Court; law-enforcement records go through the Chowan County Sheriff's Office, 305 W. Freemason St., Edenton, NC 27932; (252) 482-8484
- Jail roster: no official online roster was located; call the Sheriff's Office or detention center at (252) 482-8484
- Active warrants: contact the Sheriff's Office, the Chowan Magistrates at (252) 368-5019, or the Clerk's Criminal Division for related court records
- Traffic payments: eligible payments may be made by mail to the Clerk of Superior Court, in person at the clerk front desk or rear first-floor Magistrate's Office, or online through Judicial Branch services