Carter County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$225
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Not available
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$225

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing.

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Carter County

CivilCriminalFamily

Carter County Circuit Court

Address
900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906 (Courthouse Annex), Elizabethton, 37643
CivilSmall ClaimsEvictionCriminalTraffic

Carter County General Sessions Court

Address
900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906 (Courthouse Annex), Elizabethton, 37643
Juvenile

Carter County Juvenile Court

Address
900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906 (Courthouse Annex), Elizabethton, 37643

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Carter County, Tennessee is $225.00.

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

    E-filing is not available. Documents are filed on paper with the clerk of court.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at cartercountycircuitcourt.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Carter County?

    Filings go to the Carter County Circuit Court Clerk, located at 900 East Elk Avenue, Suite 906, Elizabethton, TN 37643. You can reach the clerk at 423-542-1835.

Carter County Circuit Court, TN: (423) 542-1835, Hours & $225 Filing Fee | 1Court