Process Server & Court Filing in Chatham County, NC

Courts we file and serve in

3 Chatham County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys
E-filing system: Tyler Technologies (NC eCourts / File and Serve)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $200.00 Superior Court civil (General Court of Justice + facilities + telecom fees); $150.00 in District Court (effective Jan 1, 2025)
Small claims fee: $96.00 magistrate small claims (plus $30 per item of sheriff service)
Family law petition fee: $225.00 for absolute divorce in District Court ($150 base + $75 divorce fee)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Chatham County Superior Court40 E Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312(919) 545-3500Civil, Criminal, Probate

Chatham County District Court40 E Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312(919) 545-3500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Chatham County District Court (Siler City Town Hall Courtroom)311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344(919) 742-5828Civil, Criminal, Traffic

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

Our services in Chatham County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chatham County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Chatham County?

1Court lists e-filing in Chatham County as: Yes for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Chatham County courthouses hear civil cases?

Chatham County Superior Court, Chatham County District Court, Chatham County District Court (Siler City Town Hall Courtroom). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Chatham County?

$200.00 Superior Court civil (General Court of Justice + facilities + telecom fees); $150.00 in District Court (effective Jan 1, 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Chatham 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 Chatham County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Chatham County, North Carolina