Cumberland County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$150.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$225.00

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

Clerk of Court

Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court

Lisa Scales

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$150.00
$150.00 District Court / $200.00 Superior Court (effective Jan 1, 2025)
Small Claims
$96.00
$96.00 (magistrate/small claims civil action; effective Jan 1, 2025)
Divorce / Family
$225.00
$225.00 absolute divorce ($150.00 District Court civil filing + $75.00 divorce fee)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Cumberland County, North Carolina is $150.00 District Court / $200.00 Superior Court (effective Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $96.00 (magistrate/small claims civil action; effective Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $225.00 absolute divorce ($150.00 District Court civil filing + $75.00 divorce fee)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eCourts File & Serve. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Cumberland County?

    Filings go to the Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (910) 475-3000.

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