As of July 1st 2011, North Carolina State Courts have drastically changed how they charge fees for routine document filings in cases. The full list of price changes and new fees is listed below.
CIVIL DIVISION FILING FEE CHANGES – Effective July 1st, 2011
- Small Claims Filing — $96.00
- Counterclaims — $96.00
- A&P Summons — $15.00
- District Filing — $150.00
- Counterclaims/Crossclaims — $150.00
- A&P Summons or Endorsements — $15.00
- Motions (that require an NOH; see list below) — $20.00
- Superior Filing — $200.00
- Counterclaims/Crossclaims — $200.00
- A&P Summons or Endorsements — $15.00
- Motions (that require an NOH; see list below) — $20.00
- Divorce Filing — $225.00
- Limited Driving Privilege — $250.00
- Petition for Judicial Review — $200.00
- Business Court Fee — $1000.00
- Pro Hac Vice — $225.00
- Add Additional Party
- Amend
- Change of Venue
- Claim Exemptions
- Compel
- Consolidation
- Contempt
- Continue
- Default Judgement
- Deposition
- Designate a Mediator
- Disburse Funds
- Dismiss (Involuntary)
- Entry of Default
- Ex Parte Restraining
- Exempt from Arbitration
- Exempt/Waive Mediation
- Extension of Time
- Failure to Join Necessary Party
- Failure to State a Claim
- Improper Venue/Division
- Increase Bond
- In the Cause
- In Limine
- Insufficiency of Process
- Insufficiency of Service of Process
- Interplead
- Intervene
- Join
- Judgement On Pleading
- Jury View
- Lack Jurisdiction (Subject Matter)
- Lack Jurisdiction (Person)
- Limit Deposition
- Modification of Alimony
- Modification of Custody
- Modificstion of Support
- Modification of Visitation
- More Definite Statement (Rule 12)
- New Trial
- Objection of Exemptions Claimed
- Other (Describe on Front)
- Preliminary Injunction
- Quash
- Release From Stay of Execution
- Sanctions
- Selection of Mediator by Agreement
- Set Aside
- Sever Issues or Claims
- Show Cause
- Special Practice in NC
- Stay of Execution
- Strike
- Summary Judgement
- Transfer
- Temporary Restraining Order
- Vacate/Modify Judgement or Order
- Withdraw as Counsel
Types of Motions Where $20.00 Fee Applies:
Our agents are in various NC courthouses on a daily basis, so if you ever have any questions about filing fees (or anything related to court procedures), don’t hesitate to contact us at info@blackdoglegal.com or 919-961-2195.
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