Burke County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Burke County, North Carolina.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$200.00
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$75.00

At $200, the civil filing fee in Burke County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Clerk of Superior Court

Civil Complaint
$200.00
$200.00 Superior Court civil / $150.00 District Court civil (NC statewide costs, GS 7A-305, eff. 2025-01-01)
Small Claims
$96.00
$96.00 (magistrate small claims court total, eff. 2025-01-01)
Divorce / Family
$75.00
$75.00 (absolute divorce complaint, eff. 2025-01-01)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Burke County?

    The civil filing fee in Burke County, North Carolina is $200.00 Superior Court civil / $150.00 District Court civil (NC statewide costs, GS 7A-305, eff. 2025-01-01)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Burke County?

    $96.00 (magistrate small claims court total, eff. 2025-01-01)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Burke County?

    $75.00 (absolute divorce complaint, eff. 2025-01-01)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Burke County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies.

  • Is there a free online case search for Burke County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud.

  • Where do I file court documents in Burke County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (828) 433-3200.

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