Rowan County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$150 to $200
New civil suit · Superior Court
E-filing
Available
Through Tyler Technologies
Same-day deadline: 5:00 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$150 to $200
Small claims$96
Divorce / family$150

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

Clerk & court records

Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court
Richard Todd Wyrick
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Rowan County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Rowan County District Court

Address
210 N Main St, Salisbury, 28144

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Rowan County, North Carolina is $200.00 Superior Court / $150.00 District Court (General Court of Justice civil filing, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $96.00 (magistrate small claims, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025)

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

    $150.00 (District Court civil filing incl. absolute divorce, statewide statutory, eff. Jan 1, 2025)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Rowan County?

    Filings go to the Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court. You can reach the clerk at (704) 797-3001.

Rowan County Superior Court, NC: (704) 797-3001, Hours & $200 Filing Fee | 1Court