Process Server & Court Filing in wayne County, NC

Courts we file and serve in

2 wayne County courthouses

E-filing required: yes
E-filing system: NC eCourts / Tyler Technologies Enterprise Justice (Odyssey)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: Superior Court civil action $200.00; District Court civil action $150.00 (base filing fee, excludes sheriff service fee; per NC Civil Court Costs chart effective Jan 1, 2026)
Small claims fee: $96.00 (magistrate civil action base filing fee; NC Civil Court Costs chart effective Jan 1, 2026)
Family law petition fee: $150.00 District Court civil filing fee plus $75.00 absolute divorce fee (G.S. 7A-305(a2)) = $225.00 (excludes service fees; effective Jan 1, 2026)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

wayne County Superior Court224 E. Walnut St, Room 230, Goldsboro, NC 27530(919) 722-6100Civil, Criminal, Probate

wayne County District Court224 E. Walnut St, Room 230, Goldsboro, NC 27530(919) 722-6100Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

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

Our services in wayne County

What we do and how fast

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

All North Carolina counties

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in wayne County?

1Court lists e-filing in wayne County as: yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which wayne County courthouses hear civil cases?

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

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

Superior Court civil action $200.00; District Court civil action $150.00 (base filing fee, excludes sheriff service fee; per NC Civil Court Costs chart effective Jan 1, 2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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