Process service and court filing in Buncombe County, North Carolina
2 Buncombe County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (NC fully on eCourts as of Oct 2025)
- E-filing system
- NC eCourts File & Serve (Tyler/Odyssey)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $200.00 (Superior Court civil); $150.00 (District Court civil), plus $30/item sheriff service
- Small claims fee
- $96.00 (small claims before a magistrate)
- Family law petition fee
- $225.00 absolute divorce ($150 District Court civil + $75 divorce fee)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Buncombe County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County?
1Court lists e-filing in Buncombe County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (NC fully on eCourts as of Oct 2025). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Buncombe County courthouses hear civil cases?
Buncombe County Superior Court, Buncombe County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Buncombe County?
$200.00 (Superior Court civil); $150.00 (District Court civil), plus $30/item sheriff service, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.