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.

Franklin County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

$30 to $200

New civil suit · Superior Court

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E-filing

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Filing fees

Official fee schedule

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	$30 to $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	$75 to $225	$225 absolute divorce (District Court civil filing $150 + $75 divorce fee); eff. 2025-01-01

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $200, the civil filing fee in Franklin County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court

(919) 497-4200

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Courthouses in Franklin County

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Franklin County District Court

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Address

102 S Main St., Louisburg, 27549

Phone

(919) 497-4200

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Franklin County Superior Court

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Address

102 S Main St., Louisburg, 27549

Phone

(919) 497-4200

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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.