Process Server & Court Filing in Durham County, NC

Courts we file and serve in

2 Durham County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys; optional for self-represented
E-filing system: Tyler Technologies - File & Serve (Odyssey)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $200.00 (Superior Court civil action; District Court civil action $150.00), plus $30.00 per item of civil process served by sheriff
Small claims fee: $96.00 (small claims before a magistrate), plus $30.00 per item of civil process
Family law petition fee: $225.00 absolute divorce ($150.00 District Court civil filing + $75.00 divorce fee); other family/domestic actions (e.g. custody) $150.00 base, plus $30.00 per item of civil process served by sheriff
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Durham County Superior Court510 South Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701(919) 808-3000Civil, Criminal, Probate

Durham County District Court510 South Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701(919) 808-3000Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in Durham County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Durham 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.

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

All North Carolina counties

Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Durham County?

1Court lists e-filing in Durham County as: Mandatory for attorneys; optional for self-represented. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Durham County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$200.00 (Superior Court civil action; District Court civil action $150.00), plus $30.00 per item of civil process served by sheriff, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham County, North Carolina