North Carolina Filing and E-Filing

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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.

In North Carolina, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official North Carolina filing resources

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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

North Carolina official filing information (North Carolina judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in North Carolina and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.nccourts.gov/ecourts

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

North Carolina family law forms (official index) (North Carolina judicial branch): The official statewide collection of North Carolina family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms

North Carolina court 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

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/documents/rules

Official 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

Can I file my own family papers online in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. 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). North Carolina's 100 counties are grouped into judicial districts.