Process service and court filing in Johnston County, North Carolina
2 Johnston County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (eCourts live in Johnston since 2/13/2023)
- E-filing system
- Tyler Technologies File & Serve (NC eCourts)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $200.00 (Superior Court civil); District Court civil $150.00
- Small claims fee
- $96.00 (magistrate small claims)
- Family law petition fee
- $75.00 absolute divorce fee (added to $150 District Court filing fee)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Johnston County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Johnston 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 Johnston County?
1Court lists e-filing in Johnston County as: Mandatory for attorneys (eCourts live in Johnston since 2/13/2023). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Johnston County courthouses hear civil cases?
Johnston County Superior Court, Johnston County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Johnston County?
$200.00 (Superior Court civil); District Court civil $150.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Johnston 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 Johnston County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.