Process service and court filing in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Courts we file and serve in

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
Buncombe County Superior Court60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801(828) 259-3400Civil, Criminal, Probate
Buncombe County District Court60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801(828) 259-3400Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Buncombe County court information on 1Court

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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.

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