Chatham County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court

Dana Hackney

(919) 545-3500

Self-Help & Jury

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E-FilingYes for attorneys

Tyler Technologies (NC eCourts / File and Serve)

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$200.00
$200.00 Superior Court civil (General Court of Justice + facilities + telecom fees); $150.00 in District Court (effective Jan 1, 2025)
Small Claims
$96.00
$96.00 magistrate small claims (plus $30 per item of sheriff service)
Divorce / Family
$225.00
$225.00 for absolute divorce in District Court ($150 base + $75 divorce fee)