Process service and court filing in Cumberland County, North Carolina

Courts we file and serve in

2 Cumberland County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (live on eCourts Oct 14, 2024)
E-filing system
eCourts File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$150.00 District Court / $200.00 Superior Court (effective Jan 1, 2025)
Small claims fee
$96.00 (magistrate/small claims civil action; effective Jan 1, 2025)
Family law petition fee
$225.00 absolute divorce ($150.00 District Court civil filing + $75.00 divorce fee)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Cumberland County Superior Court117 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC 28301(910) 475-3000Civil, Criminal, Probate
Cumberland County District Court117 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC 28301(910) 475-3000Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Cumberland County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cumberland County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (live on eCourts Oct 14, 2024). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cumberland County courthouses hear civil cases?

Cumberland County Superior Court, Cumberland County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$150.00 District Court / $200.00 Superior Court (effective Jan 1, 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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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