Craven County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150
Case lookup
Free online

At $150, the civil filing fee in Craven County is lower than most nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Craven County Clerk of Superior Court

Lexanne V. Huffman

302 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Civil Complaint
$150
$150 total in District Court; $200 total in Superior Court (General Court of Justice civil cost, effective Jan 1, 2025)
Small Claims
$96
$96 (small claims filing fee, per NC Judicial Branch)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Craven County, North Carolina is $150 total in District Court; $200 total in Superior Court (General Court of Justice civil cost, effective Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $96 (small claims filing fee, per NC Judicial Branch)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Craven County?

    Filings go to the Craven County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 302 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560. You can reach the clerk at (252) 639-3000.

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