Process service and court filing in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2 Forsyth County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented litigants
- E-filing system
- NC eCourts File & Serve (Tyler/Odyssey) - live in Forsyth since July 21, 2025
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $150.00 (District Court civil action); $200.00 in Superior Court
- Small claims fee
- $96.00 (small claims heard before a magistrate)
- Family law petition fee
- $75.00 absolute divorce fee (G.S. 7A-305(a2)), in addition to the $150.00 District Court civil filing fee
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Forsyth County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County?
1Court lists e-filing in Forsyth County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented litigants. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Forsyth County courthouses hear civil cases?
Forsyth County Superior Court, Forsyth County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Forsyth County?
$150.00 (District Court civil action); $200.00 in Superior Court, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.