Process Server & Court Filing in New Hanover County, NC

Courts we file and serve in

2 New Hanover County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (NC fully on eCourts as of Oct 2025)
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); $150.00 (District Court civil), plus $30/item sheriff service
Small claims fee: $96.00 (small claims before a magistrate)
Family law petition fee: $225.00 absolute divorce ($150 District Court civil + $75 divorce fee)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

New Hanover County Superior Court316 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401(910) 772-6600Civil, Criminal, Probate

New Hanover County District Court316 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401(910) 772-6600Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in New Hanover County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in New Hanover 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

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in New Hanover County?

1Court lists e-filing in New Hanover County as: Mandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (NC fully on eCourts as of Oct 2025). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which New Hanover County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$200.00 (Superior Court civil); $150.00 (District Court civil), plus $30/item sheriff service, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina