Process service and court filing in Wake County, North Carolina
3 Wake County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (since eCourts go-live Feb 13, 2023; self-represented may eFile or paper file)
- E-filing system
- NC eCourts, Odyssey File & Serve (eFileNC, Tyler Enterprise Justice)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $200.00 (Superior Court civil action, statewide: $180 GCJ + $16 facilities + $4 telecom; effective Jan 1, 2026; sheriff service $30/item extra)
- Small claims fee
- $96.00 (magistrate in District Court: $80 GCJ + $12 facilities + $4 telecom; statewide)
- Family law petition fee
- $225.00 total for absolute divorce ($150 District Court civil + $75 absolute divorce fee; statewide)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Wake County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal supports Raleigh and Cary-area law firms across Wake County, North Carolina with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Wake County Superior and District Courts, the Eastern District federal courthouse, and the Raleigh bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Research Triangle, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Wake County?
1Court lists e-filing in Wake County as: Mandatory for attorneys (since eCourts go-live Feb 13, 2023; self-represented may eFile or paper file). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Wake County courthouses hear civil cases?
Wake County Courthouse, Northern Wake Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Wake County?
$200.00 (Superior Court civil action, statewide: $180 GCJ + $16 facilities + $4 telecom; effective Jan 1, 2026; sheriff service $30/item extra), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Wake 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 Wake County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.