Carteret County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Carteret 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

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

Clerk of Court

Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court

Ken Raper

300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC 28516

Self-Help & Jury

Civil Complaint
$200.00
$200.00 (Superior Court, new civil action; GCJ fee $180.00 + facilities $16.00 + telecom $4.00), eff. 2025-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Carteret County, North Carolina is $200.00 (Superior Court, new civil action; GCJ fee $180.00 + facilities $16.00 + telecom $4.00), eff. 2025-01-01.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Carteret County?

    Filings go to the Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC 28516. You can reach the clerk at 252-504-4400.

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