- 1). Visit the webpage for courthouse where you wish to obtain records. Select the court office that holds the records. Most courthouse websites have a "frequently asked questions" page that outlines what records are available online. These pages also outline the dates of the records available online.
- 2). Search the database of available records. Enter as much of the information requested as possible. If the search yields nothing, try entering less or more information. Spell the surname a different way, or search by a range of years rather than a specific date.
- 3). View or order the record located through the database search. Each courthouse varies in how they provide access to the record, either free or for a fee.
- 1). Visit the courthouse to search the records. Determine which office holds the records. If a clerk conducts the search for you, provide all of the information about the person or case being sought. Wait for the record to be retrieved.
- 2). Search the record indexes yourself if a clerk is unavailable to assist you or the office requires you to search yourself. Upon finding a probable match in the index, write down the information.
- 3). Request the file. Depending on the date of the file, it may be available the same day. Older files may be held offsite and, therefore, will require a few days for retrieval. View the file, and determine if any other records must be searched based on information located.
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