The Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached by phone at (336) 459-4000, with office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.1North Carolina Judicial Branch. Caswell County Courthouse A second line, (336) 570-5221, also appears in the county’s official directory for the clerk’s office. For written questions, email caswellcsc@nccourts.org.2Caswell County. Caswell County Department Directory If you actually need the magistrate rather than the clerk, call (336) 459-4019.3North Carolina Judicial Branch. Caswell County Contact Directory
When you call the main number, staff will route you based on whether your matter is civil, criminal, or estates, so have that ready. Mid-morning and early afternoon tend to be the quieter stretches for general questions.
Where the Courthouse Is
The Caswell County Courthouse sits at 139 East Church Street, Yanceyville, NC 27379.1North Carolina Judicial Branch. Caswell County Courthouse For mail, use the PO Drawer rather than the street address:
Caswell County Courthouse
PO Drawer 790
Yanceyville, NC 273791North Carolina Judicial Branch. Caswell County Courthouse
Mark the envelope with the division handling your matter (civil, criminal, or estates) so time-sensitive filings reach the right desk. Mail sent to the street address instead of the PO Drawer can be delayed.
What to Know Before You Visit
Three parking lots serve the courthouse, with additional parking across the street at the Yanceyville Municipal building. Everyone entering passes through security screening. Cell phones are not allowed inside the building, so leave yours in the car.4Caswell County Sheriff’s Office. Civic Office Weapons and recording devices will also be flagged at the door. Walking in without any of those avoids an unnecessary trip back to your vehicle.
Holiday Closures
The 8:30 to 5:00 schedule holds every weekday except on state holidays, when the courthouse closes entirely. North Carolina Judicial Branch employees observe 12 paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, two days for Thanksgiving, and three days for Christmas. A holiday falling on Saturday is observed the preceding Friday; one falling on Sunday is observed the following Monday.5North Carolina Judicial Branch. Holiday Schedule
Handling Things Online Instead
Caswell County moved onto the statewide eCourts system on July 21, 2025.6North Carolina Judicial Branch. Dates Announced for 27 Counties and NC Business Court to Expand Access to Justice Electronic filing, case lookups, hearing-date checks, and payments now run through the North Carolina Judicial Branch Portal, so a call isn’t always necessary. Attorneys, researchers, and others who need ongoing access to criminal and civil data beyond the public portal can look into the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Remote Public Access Program.7North Carolina Judicial Branch. Services
Court records are open to the public. You can also view files in person at the clerk’s office, and staff will provide copies for a fee.8North Carolina Judicial Branch. Obtaining Court Records
Paying Fees to the Clerk
Personal checks are not accepted in any form. What the office will take depends on how you’re paying:
- In person: cash, certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Card payments carry a processing fee.
- By mail: certified check, cashier’s check, or money order only. Never send cash. Make payment out to the “Clerk of Superior Court of Caswell County.”
- Online: credit or debit card through the Judicial Branch Portal, with a transaction fee that carries a $1.00 minimum. eChecks are not accepted online.9North Carolina Judicial Branch. Court Costs
Showing up with a personal check means being turned away until you can bring an accepted form of payment, so plan ahead if you’re coming in to file. Filing fees vary by case type and change periodically; call (336) 459-4000 before your visit to confirm the exact amount for your matter.10North Carolina Judicial Branch. Current Court Costs