Union County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$200.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$225.00

At $200, the civil filing fee in Union County is higher than most nearby counties (median $150 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Union County Clerk of Superior Court

Wendy Nance Maynard

400 N. Main St, Monroe, NC 28112

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

NC eCourts File & Serve (Tyler/Odyssey) · for attorneys; permissive for self-represented (NC fully on eCourts as of Oct 2025)

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Union County, North Carolina is $200.00 (Superior Court civil); $150.00 (District Court civil), plus $30/item sheriff service.

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

    $96.00 (small claims before a magistrate)

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

    $225.00 absolute divorce ($150 District Court civil + $75 divorce fee)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through NC eCourts File & Serve. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Union County?

    Filings go to the Union County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 400 N. Main St, Monroe, NC 28112. You can reach the clerk at (704) 698-3100.

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