Carteret County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$200
New civil suit · Superior Court
E-filing
Available
Through Tyler Technologies
Same-day deadline: 5:00 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$200

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $200, the civil filing fee in Carteret County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court
Ken Raper
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Courthouses in Carteret County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Carteret County District Court

Address
300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, 28516

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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.

Carteret County Superior Court, NC: (252) 504-4400, Hours & $200 Filing Fee | 1Court