Process service and court filing in Guilford County, North Carolina
4 Guilford County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts counties (Guilford is live on eCourts)
- E-filing system
- NC eCourts / File & Serve (Tyler, Odyssey)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $200.00 (Superior Court civil action); $150.00 (District Court civil), effective Jan 1, 2024
- Small claims fee
- $96.00 (magistrate/small claims)
- Family law petition fee
- $75.00 (absolute divorce filing, G.S. 7A-305)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Guilford County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Guilford County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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 Guilford County?
1Court lists e-filing in Guilford County as: Mandatory for attorneys in eCourts counties (Guilford is live on eCourts). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Guilford County courthouses hear civil cases?
Guilford County Superior Court, Guilford County District Court, Guilford County Superior Court (High Point), Guilford County District Court (High Point). We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Guilford County?
$200.00 (Superior Court civil action); $150.00 (District Court civil), effective Jan 1, 2024, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Guilford 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 Guilford County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.