Process Server & Court Filing in Orange County, NC

Courts we file and serve in

3 Orange County courthouses

E-filing required: eCourts File and Serve live statewide (all 100 NC counties live as of Oct 13, 2025)
E-filing system: Tyler Technologies (eCourts File and Serve)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $200.00 Superior Court / $150.00 District Court (General Court of Justice civil filing, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025)
Small claims fee: $96.00 (magistrate small claims, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025)
Family law petition fee: $150.00 (District Court civil filing incl. absolute divorce, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Orange County Superior Court106 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278(919) 644-4500Civil, Criminal, Probate

Orange County District Court106 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278(919) 644-4500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Orange County District Court (Chapel Hill Courthouse)179 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514(919) 644-4500Civil, Criminal, Traffic

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

Our services in Orange County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Orange County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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

All North Carolina counties

Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Orange County?

1Court lists e-filing in Orange County as: eCourts File and Serve live statewide (all 100 NC counties live as of Oct 13, 2025). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Orange County courthouses hear civil cases?

Orange County Superior Court, Orange County District Court, Orange County District Court (Chapel Hill Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$200.00 Superior Court / $150.00 District Court (General Court of Justice civil filing, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County, North Carolina