Franklin County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$200
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$225

At $200, the civil filing fee in Franklin County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court

Civil Complaint
$200
$200 general civil action in Superior Court (statewide statutory cost, plus $30 per sheriff service); eff. 2025-01-01
Small Claims
$96
$96 magistrate small claims action (statewide statutory cost); eff. 2025-01-01
Divorce / Family
$225
$225 absolute divorce (District Court civil filing $150 + $75 divorce fee); eff. 2025-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Franklin County, North Carolina is $200 general civil action in Superior Court (statewide statutory cost, plus $30 per sheriff service); eff. 2025-01-01.

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

    $96 magistrate small claims action (statewide statutory cost); eff. 2025-01-01.

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

    $225 absolute divorce (District Court civil filing $150 + $75 divorce fee); eff. 2025-01-01.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies eFiling.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Franklin County?

    Filings go to the Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (919) 497-4200.

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