Estate Planning & Probate in Catawba County, North Carolina

Most Catawba County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Clerk of Superior Court.

The Probate Process in Catawba County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Catawba County, probate runs through the Clerk of Superior Court at 100 Government Drive, Newton. The court sits in the Superior Court District 19.

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Probate Court Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Catawba County · Superior Court District 19

Address

100 Government DriveNewton, NC 28658

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Catawba County · Register of Deeds · Angela Henson

Address

100 Government Drive, Department CNewton, NC 28658
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$26 for the first 15 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 15.

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Verified September 7, 2026 · Source

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