wayne County Court Information
Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for wayne County, North Carolina.
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Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26At $200, the civil filing fee in wayne County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in wayne County?
The civil filing fee in wayne County, North Carolina is Superior Court civil action $200.00; District Court civil action $150.00 (base filing fee, excludes sheriff service fee; per NC Civil Court Costs chart effective Jan 1, 2026)
What is the small claims filing fee in wayne County?
$96.00 (magistrate civil action base filing fee; NC Civil Court Costs chart effective Jan 1, 2026)
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in wayne County?
$150.00 District Court civil filing fee plus $75.00 absolute divorce fee (G.S. 7A-305(a2)) = $225.00 (excludes service fees; effective Jan 1, 2026)
Can I e-file court documents in wayne County?
Yes. E-filing is available through NC eCourts.
Is there a free online case search for wayne County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud.
Where do I file court documents in wayne County?
Filings go to the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 224 E. Walnut St, Room 230, Goldsboro, NC 27530. You can reach the clerk at (919) 722-6100.
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