Process service and court filing in Gaston County, North Carolina
2 Gaston County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory (attorneys must eFile via File & Serve in eCourts counties per Rule 5(b)(2) of the General Rules of Practice; permissive/optional for self-represented litigants). Gaston live since Oct 13, 2025
- E-filing system
- Tyler Technologies File & Serve (Odyssey / Enterprise Justice)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $200.00 general civil action in Superior Court; $150.00 in District Court; plus $30.00 per item of civil process served by sheriff (NC AOC Court Costs Chart per G.S. 7A-305/7A-311; effective Jan 1, 2024)
- Small claims fee
- $96.00 small claims (magistrate) civil action; plus $30.00 per item of civil process served by sheriff (effective Jan 1, 2024)
- Family law petition fee
- $150.00 District Court civil filing (e.g., custody/support); absolute divorce adds $75.00; no fee for Chapter 50B domestic violence protective orders (effective Jan 1, 2024)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Gaston County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Gaston 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.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Gaston County?
1Court lists e-filing in Gaston County as: Mandatory (attorneys must eFile via File & Serve in eCourts counties per Rule 5(b)(2) of the General Rules of Practice; permissive/optional for self-represented litigants). Gaston live since Oct 13, 2025. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Gaston County courthouses hear civil cases?
Gaston County Superior Court, Gaston County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Gaston County?
$200.00 general civil action in Superior Court; $150.00 in District Court; plus $30.00 per item of civil process served by sheriff (NC AOC Court Costs Chart per G.S. 7A-305/7A-311; effective Jan 1, 2024), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Gaston 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 Gaston County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.