North Carolina Divorce Filing Fee (2026)
All court costs for filing divorce in North Carolina — including filing fees, service costs, and optional surcharges.
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Divorce Court Costs in North Carolina
Filing for divorce in North Carolina requires paying a base filing fee of $225 to the court. This fee opens your case and is paid by the petitioner (the spouse filing first).
North Carolina requires a parenting class when minor children are involved. Fees typically range from $30–$75 and must be completed before the divorce is finalized.
Service of Process in North Carolina
After filing, you must legally serve your spouse with the divorce papers:
- Sheriff / constable: $30
- Private process server: $80
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