Process service and court filing in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Courts we file and serve in

2 Rutherford County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes (mandatory for attorneys)
E-filing system
NC eCourts File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
New civil complaint fee
$200.00 (civil action, Superior Court; statewide)
Rutherford County Superior Court229 N. Main St., Suite 203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139(828) 288-6100Civil, Criminal, Probate
Rutherford County District Court229 N. Main St., Suite 203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139(828) 288-6100Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Rutherford County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Rutherford County?

1Court lists e-filing in Rutherford County as: Yes (mandatory for attorneys). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Rutherford County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

$200.00 (civil action, Superior Court; statewide), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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