Process service and court filing in Brunswick County, North Carolina
2 Brunswick County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts counties; permissive for self-represented parties. Brunswick County went live on NC eCourts Feb 3, 2025.
- E-filing system
- Tyler Technologies (NC eCourts / Odyssey File & Serve)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $150 (District Court civil action) / $200 (Superior Court civil action); NC General Court of Justice court costs, effective Jan 1, 2025
- Small claims fee
- $96 (small claims / magistrate civil action), effective Jan 1, 2025
- Family law petition fee
- $225 total for absolute divorce ($150 District Court civil filing + $75 divorce fee), effective Jan 1, 2025
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Brunswick County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Brunswick County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Brunswick County?
1Court lists e-filing in Brunswick County as: Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts counties; permissive for self-represented parties. Brunswick County went live on NC eCourts Feb 3, 2025.. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Brunswick County courthouses hear civil cases?
Brunswick County Superior Court, Brunswick County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Brunswick County?
$150 (District Court civil action) / $200 (Superior Court civil action); NC General Court of Justice court costs, effective Jan 1, 2025, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Brunswick County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Brunswick County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.