North Carolina Family Court Forms and Filing Resources: Find the Right Form Fast

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North Carolina publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official North Carolina sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

North Carolina's core family statutes live in the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony. The free Guide and File tool on nccourts.gov can interview you and prepare some court forms before you file.

How the North Carolina court system handles family cases

Family cases in North Carolina are heard in the District Court. In North Carolina, divorce, custody, and support are heard in the District Court (not Superior Court).

North Carolina's 100 counties are grouped into judicial districts.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

Official North Carolina resources

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North Carolina state courts website (North Carolina judicial branch): The official home of the North Carolina court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.nccourts.gov

North Carolina family law forms (North Carolina judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for North Carolina cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms

North Carolina self-help resources (North Carolina courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own North Carolina family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics

eCourts File & Serve (Odyssey) (Tyler Technologies): The eCourts rollout is finished: since October 13, 2025 all 100 North Carolina counties are on the Odyssey system. Attorneys must e-file, but if you do not have a lawyer e-filing is optional and you can still file on paper. https://efilenc.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing

Find your local NC court (North Carolina judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.nccourts.gov/locations

North Carolina rules of procedure (North Carolina judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in North Carolina. https://www.nccourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/court-rules

North Carolina mediation and dispute resolution (North Carolina judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for North Carolina family cases. https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/family-and-children/custody-mediation

North Carolina financial affidavit and disclosure forms (nccourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most North Carolina family cases ask for. https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms

North Carolina child support guideline resources (nccourts.gov): Official North Carolina child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/family-and-children/child-support

North Carolina eCourts Portal (North Carolina courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://www.nccourts.gov/ecourts

Frequently used official North Carolina forms

These links open official North Carolina government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Certificate Of Absolute Divorce Or Annulment (8.5×11) [8.5×7 copy without cut lines available on request] (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv711%5B8.5x11%5D_0.pdf?VersionId=k7Cv64OGlTxC8P7PlvHJTk1oDIykkIB5

Complaint for Absolute Divorce (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/inline-files/Divorce_Complaint.pdf

Judgment For Absolute Divorce Before The Clerk (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv710-en.pdf?VersionId=6oIyqdgLdFY3sl_QN_ike8ji_vrTHuJe

NC Divorce Packet 5 April2026 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/inline-files/NC-Divorce-Packet-V1-5-April2026.pdf?VersionId=0ps1nEWL3dW0.Fqb4H2N99WtJ2Ymf5eB

Access Request (Guardian Ad Litem Office Only) (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/a262.pdf?VersionId=svWCuH0poIcruEzICyeQ8rd8KmLgtg2P

Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child (AOC-CV-609), form AOC-CV-609 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv609.pdf

Child Support Obligation Worksheet B, Joint/Shared (AOC-CV-628), form AOC-CV-628 (Child Support), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv628_0.pdf

Child Support Worksheet A (AOC-CV-627), form AOC-CV-627 (Child Support), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv627.pdf

Motion And Notice Of Hearing For Relief From Child Support Obligation Due To Disestablishment Of Paternity (Child Support), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv671-en.pdf?VersionId=_Zve9pvWGuYEt9hfpkrhyiXwOWdH9uV1

North Carolina Child Support Guidelines (Child Support), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/a162_2.pdf?VersionId=EwvrN0t9U6El.L2g844TRWYlLLP1.aYB

North Carolina Child Support Guidelines (AOC-A-162), form AOC-A-162 (Child Support), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/a162.pdf

Transmittal Of Funds Withheld For Child Support (Child Support), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/a122.pdf?VersionId=OHKX4P0K5c_QHqppc3iisFQcMFqGODzj

Motion And Notice Of Hearing For Modification Of Child Support Order (Child Support Modification), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv600_0.pdf?VersionId=zKeWIaq4GJmxTai6FElnHcuMqCh6psEZ

Motion And Order To Show Cause For Failure To Comply With Order In Child Support Action (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv601-en.pdf?VersionId=a6G2RDe_CqHaTDEAYKPc0GLRH39P8UYD

Motion for Modification of Child Support Order (AOC-CV-600), form AOC-CV-600 (Modification), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv600.pdf

Judgment for Absolute Divorce Before the Clerk (AOC-CV-710), form AOC-CV-710 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv710-en.pdf

Petition to Proceed as an Indigent (AOC-G-106), form AOC-G-106 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/g106.pdf

Application for Adult Name Change (AOC-SP-604), form AOC-SP-604 (Name Change), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/sp604.pdf

Notice of Hearing on Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-305), form AOC-CV-305 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv305.pdf

Domestic Violence Order of Protection (AOC-CV-306), form AOC-CV-306 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv306.pdf

Motion for Order to Show Cause, Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-307), form AOC-CV-307 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv307.pdf

Order to Appear and Show Cause for Failure to Comply With Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-308), form AOC-CV-308 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv308.pdf

Identifying Information About Defendant, Domestic Violence Action (AOC-CV-312), form AOC-CV-312 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv312.pdf

Motion to Renew/Modify/Set Aside Domestic Violence Protective Order, Notice of Hearing and Ex Parte Application for Temporary Renewal (AOC-CV-313), form AOC-CV-313 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv313.pdf

Civil Summons, Domestic Violence (AOC-CV-317), form AOC-CV-317 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv317.pdf

Application and Order to Appoint Guardian ad Litem in Action for Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-318), form AOC-CV-318 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv318.pdf

Motion for Return of Weapons Surrendered Under Domestic Violence Protective Order and Notice of Hearing (AOC-CV-319), form AOC-CV-319 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv319.pdf

Motion and Notice of Hearing for Disposal of Weapons Surrendered Under Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-321), form AOC-CV-321 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv321.pdf

Order Upon Motion for Disposal of Weapons Surrendered Under Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-322), form AOC-CV-322 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv322.pdf

Victim Information Sheet, Domestic Violence Services (AOC-CV-323), form AOC-CV-323 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv323.pdf

Modified Domestic Violence Order of Protection (AOC-CV-326), form AOC-CV-326 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv326.pdf

Notice of 60-Day Review Hearing or Notice That 60-Day Review Hearing Will Not Occur (AOC-CV-327), form AOC-CV-327 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv327.pdf

Order on Ex Parte Application to Temporarily Renew Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-329), form AOC-CV-329 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv329.pdf

Motion for Civil Contempt, Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-330), form AOC-CV-330 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv330.pdf

Order to Appear and Show Cause for Failure to Comply With Support Order and Order to Produce Records and Licenses (AOC-CV-602), form AOC-CV-602 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv602.pdf

Affidavit of Parentage (AOC-CV-604), form AOC-CV-604 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv604.pdf

Voluntary Support Agreement and Approval by Court (Non-IV-D Cases) (AOC-CV-607), form AOC-CV-607 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv607.pdf

Application, Summons and Order to Show Cause, Child Support (AOC-CV-608), form AOC-CV-608 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv608.pdf

Consent Agreement and Order to Modify Child Support Order (AOC-CV-615), form AOC-CV-615 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv615.pdf

Motion to Withhold Wages to Enforce Child Support Order (AOC-CV-616), form AOC-CV-616 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv616.pdf

Request by Supporting Party for Wage Withholding (AOC-CV-617), form AOC-CV-617 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv617.pdf

Motion for Modification or Termination of Order for Wage Withholding (AOC-CV-621), form AOC-CV-621 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv621.pdf

Motion to Join Employer as Party to Enforce Wage Withholding (AOC-CV-624), form AOC-CV-624 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv624.pdf

Order on Motion to Join Employer as Party to Enforce Wage Withholding (AOC-CV-625), form AOC-CV-625 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv625.pdf

Worksheet C, Child Support Obligation, Split Custody (AOC-CV-629), form AOC-CV-629 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv629.pdf

Order Approving Parenting Agreement (AOC-CV-631), form AOC-CV-631 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv631.pdf

Order to Appear and Show Cause for Failure to Attend Custody Mediation (AOC-CV-633), form AOC-CV-633 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv633.pdf

Order Approving Partial Parenting Agreement (AOC-CV-635), form AOC-CV-635 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv635.pdf

Application and Order to Appoint Guardian ad Litem in Action for Child Custody or Post-Adoption Contact Agreement and Order (Minor Parent) (AOC-CV-636), form AOC-CV-636 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv636.pdf

Cover Sheet for Child Support Cases (Non-IV-D Only) (AOC-CV-640), form AOC-CV-640 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv640.pdf

Request for Hearing to Contest Levy on Financial Institution Account(s) for Non-Payment of Court-Ordered Child Support (AOC-CV-643), form AOC-CV-643 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv643.pdf

Order on Hearing to Contest Levy on Financial Institution Account(s) (AOC-CV-644), form AOC-CV-644 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv644.pdf

Certification of Identity for Child Support Cases (AOC-CV-645), form AOC-CV-645 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv645.pdf

Order on Mediation of Issues From Motion to Modify, Enforce, or Terminate Post-Adoption Contact Agreement and Order (AOC-CV-647), form AOC-CV-647 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv647.pdf

Motion to Waive Mediation of Issues From Motion to Modify, Enforce, or Terminate Post-Adoption Contact Agreement and Order (AOC-CV-648), form AOC-CV-648 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv648.pdf

Post-Adoption Contact Modification Agreement and Order (AOC-CV-649), form AOC-CV-649 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv649.pdf

Order Approving Temporary Parenting Agreement (AOC-CV-657), form AOC-CV-657 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv657.pdf

Petition for Registration of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-660), form AOC-CV-660 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv660.pdf

Affidavit of Service by Registered Mail/Certified Mail/Designated Delivery Service (AOC-CV-662), form AOC-CV-662 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv662.pdf

Petition for Expedited Enforcement of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-665), form AOC-CV-665 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv665.pdf

Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet (AOC-CV-750), form AOC-CV-750 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv750.pdf

Complaint and Motion for Domestic Violence Protective Order (AOC-CV-303), form AOC-CV-303 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv303-2-en.pdf

Ex Parte Domestic Violence Order of Protection (AOC-CV-304), form AOC-CV-304 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/forms/cv-304.pdf

Local Rules and Forms (county custody complaints, financial affidavits and motions) (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$225.

E-filing link data for North Carolina was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official North Carolina family court forms?

The official statewide source is the North Carolina judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in North Carolina?

The eCourts rollout is finished: since October 13, 2025 all 100 North Carolina counties are on the Odyssey system. Attorneys must e-file, but if you do not have a lawyer e-filing is optional and you can still file on paper. The free Guide and File tool on nccourts.gov can interview you and prepare some court forms before you file.

How much does it cost to file a family case in North Carolina?

Divorce filing fee: ~$225. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in North Carolina?

Family cases in North Carolina are heard in the District Court. In North Carolina, divorce, custody, and support are heard in the District Court (not Superior Court).