Surry 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$75 to $225

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $200, the civil filing fee in Surry County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Surry County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Surry County District Court

Address
201 E. Kapp St, Dobson, 27017

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Surry County, North Carolina is $200 (Superior Court civil, incl. General Court of Justice, facilities, telecom fees; effective 2025-01-01); $150 District Court civil.

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

    $96 (magistrate small claims; effective 2025-01-01)

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

    $225 (absolute divorce in District Court: $150 base + $75 divorce fee; effective 2025-01-01)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Surry County?

    Filings go to the Surry County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 201 E. Kapp St., Dobson, NC 27017. You can reach the clerk at (336) 386-3700.

Surry County Superior Court, NC: (336) 386-3700, Hours & $200 Filing Fee | 1Court