Wilkes County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Wilkes 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
Yes for attorneys in…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$275.00

At $200, the civil filing fee in Wilkes County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

E-FilingYes for attorneys in…

NC eCourts File and Serve (Tyler Technologies) · Yes for attorneys in eCourts counties; Wilkes County is live on eCourts

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Civil Complaint
$200.00
$200.00 general civil action filing fee, per N.C.G.S. 7A-305 (effective January 1, 2025)
Small Claims
$96.00
$96.00 small claims action before a magistrate
Divorce / Family
$275.00
$275.00 absolute divorce ($200.00 civil filing fee plus $75.00 divorce fee), effective January 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Wilkes County, North Carolina is $200.00 general civil action filing fee, per N.C.G.S. 7A-305 (effective January 1, 2025)

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

    $96.00 small claims action before a magistrate.

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

    $275.00 absolute divorce ($200.00 civil filing fee plus $75.00 divorce fee), effective January 1, 2025.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through NC eCourts File and Serve.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Wilkes County?

    Filings go to the Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 500 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1115, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. You can reach the clerk at (336) 651-4400.

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