Wilson County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Wilson County, Tennessee.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$419.00
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$456.00

At $419, the civil filing fee in Wilson County is higher than most nearby counties (median $335 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Wilson County Circuit Court Clerk

Debbie Moss

(615) 444-2042info@WilsonCountyCourts.com

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service(615) 444-2042
E-FilingPermissive

- optional online filing offered for Circuit Court, General Sessions III (Family), and Juvenile Child Support; General Sessions I/II appeals may not be filed online

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$419.00
Category 1 (contract/tort/personal injury): $419.00 with service, $367.00 without service; includes $275.00 clerk fee, $85.00 litigation tax, $5.00 archive fee, $2.00 education tax, plus $52.00 service per defendant. Subject to change; no effective date published.
Small Claims
$250.00
General Sessions civil warrant: $250.00 for 1 defendant (includes $198.00 clerk fee), $302.00 for 2 defendants. Subject to change; no effective date published.
Divorce / Family
$456.00
General Sessions III (Family): divorce with children $456.00 with service / $404.00 without; divorce without children or annulment $381.00 / $329.00. Chancery Court (Clerk and Master) divorce alternative: with children $342.00, without children $267.00 (without service). Subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Wilson County, Tennessee is Category 1 (contract/tort/personal injury): $419.00 with service, $367.00 without service; includes $275.00 clerk fee, $85.00 litigation tax, $5.00 archive fee, $2.00 education tax, plus $52.00 service per defendant. Subject to change; no effective date published.

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

    General Sessions civil warrant: $250.00 for 1 defendant (includes $198.00 clerk fee), $302.00 for 2 defendants. Subject to change; no effective date published.

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

    General Sessions III (Family): divorce with children $456.00 with service / $404.00 without; divorce without children or annulment $381.00 / $329.00. Chancery Court (Clerk and Master) divorce alternative: with children $342.00, without children $267.00 (without service). Subject to change.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at wilson.tncrtinfo.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Wilson County?

    Filings go to the Wilson County Circuit Court Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (615) 444-2042.

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