Davidson County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$200
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$225

At $200, the civil filing fee in Davidson County is higher than most nearby counties (median $175 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court

Brian Shipwash

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingMandatory

Tyler Technologies (File & Serve / Odyssey eCourts) · for attorneys in civil/criminal filings (Davidson live on eCourts October 13, 2025); permissive for self-represented via Guide & File

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Civil Complaint
$200
$200 Superior Court civil action; $150 District Court civil (effective Jan 1, 2025)
Small Claims
$96
$96 magistrate small claims filing (effective Jan 1, 2025)
Divorce / Family
$225
$225 absolute divorce (District Court $150 general court costs + $75 divorce fee), effective Jan 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Davidson County, North Carolina is $200 Superior Court civil action; $150 District Court civil (effective Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $96 magistrate small claims filing (effective Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $225 absolute divorce (District Court $150 general court costs + $75 divorce fee), effective Jan 1, 2025.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Davidson County?

    Filings go to the Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (336) 242-6701.

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