New Hanover County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court

Jan Kennedy

(910) 512-3600

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →
E-FilingMandatory for attorneys; permissive for self-represented

NC eCourts File & Serve (Tyler/Odyssey)

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$200.00
$200.00 (Superior Court civil); $150.00 (District Court civil), plus $30/item sheriff service
Small Claims
$96.00
$96.00 (small claims before a magistrate)
Divorce / Family
$225.00
$225.00 absolute divorce ($150 District Court civil + $75 divorce fee)