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Born and Raised in Eastern North Carolina with 40 plus years of…
Law Enforcement Experience. Retired North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in June of 2002 and Retired Chief Deputy for the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office in November 2018. First elected Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court in 2018. I am currently running unopposed for the 2026 Election Cycle for the Office of Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court.

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Ken Raper was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina.

Ken previously worked as chief deputy for the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office and as a special agent with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Ken was first elected Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court in 2018.

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Retired from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation as a special agent in June 2002.

Retired as chief deputy with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office in November 2018.

As a superior court clerk, recorded, filed, and maintained court records and official documents.

- Retired from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation as a special agent in June 2002.
- Retired as chief deputy with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office in November 2018.
- As a superior court clerk, recorded, filed, and maintained court records and official documents.

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“There is a period of required training for new personnel to become efficient in estate processing,” said Clerk Raper. “During this transition, I ask the residents of Carteret County to remain patient as the office becomes better prepared to assist them.” Clerk Raper has instructed the new estates office clerks to exercise great patience and compassion for the public during this transition as they assist in completing and finalizing the estate process.

Newly Elected Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court Initiates a Transition in the Clerk’s Office Estates Division

The Carteret County clerk of superior court is asking the public to schedule appointments for estates matters in an effort to protect the public and staff from the risk of coronavirus.

“Any business to be conducted in the estates office can be completed by appointment only,” said Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court Ken Raper. “The estates clerks work very closely with citizens when assisting them with their loved ones' wishes and requests. This new policy is an effort to protect our citizens and court staff from the spread of COVID-19.”

Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters

Instructed new clerks in the estates office to exercise patience and compassion when helping people complete estate matters during an office transition.

Required appointments for estate-related business to protect citizens and court staff from COVID-19.

- Instructed new clerks in the estates office to exercise patience and compassion when helping people complete estate matters during an office transition.
- Required appointments for estate-related business to protect citizens and court staff from COVID-19.

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Ken Raper

Ken is the Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court. He works at the Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court, where he manages estate processing, trains new personnel, and implemented appointment-only services to protect citizens and court staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newly Elected Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court Initiates a ...

As clerk of superior court, oversees all probate matters, including guardianships, adoptions, name changes, and certain foreclosures.

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.