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Places that Help: North Carolina
Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our NC Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our NC Places that Help page.
Alamance
Alamance County Superior Court
For a protective order, individuals can complete paperwork at Family Abuse Services, part of the Family Justice Center, located at 1950 Martin Street, Burlington, North Carolina. Phone: (336) 226-5982 / Crisis Line: (336) 226-5985. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it with the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
Additional information about the Alamance County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/alamance/Default.asp
Alexander
Alexander County Superior Court
29 West Main Street
P.O. Box 100
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Alleghany
Alleghany County Superior Court
12 North Main Street
P.O. Box 61
Sparta, NC 28675
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Anson
Anson County Superior Court
114 North Greene Street
P.O. Box 1064
Wadesboro, NC 28170-1064
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at the Anson County Domestic Violence Coalition, located at 304 East Wade Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina 28170. Phone number: (704) 694-4499. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Anson County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Ashe
Ashe County Superior Court
150 Government Circle
Suite 3100
Jefferson, NC 28640
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Avery
Avery County Superior Court
200 Montezuma Street
P.O. Box 115
Newland, NC 28657
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at Oasis, located at 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, North Carolina 28646. Phone: (828) 504-0911. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Avery County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Beaufort
Beaufort County Superior Court
112 West 2nd Street
P.O. Box 1403
Washington, NC 27889-1403
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Bertie
Bertie County Superior Court
108 Dundee Street
P.O. Box 370
Windsor, NC 27983
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Bladen
Bladen County Superior Court
106 Broad Street
P.O. Box 2619
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork with an advocate at Families, which is located at 208 South Morehead Street, Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337. Phone number: (910) 862-2534. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Bladen County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Brunswick
Brunswick County Superior Court
310 Government Center Drive Northeast
Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Buncombe
Buncombe County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Buncombe County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Buncombe/Default.asp
Burke
Burke County Superior Court
201 South Green Street
P.O. Box 796
Morganton, NC 28680
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Cabarrus
Cabarrus County Superior Court
77 Union Street South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Caldwell
Caldwell County Superior Court
216 Main Street Northwest
P.O. Box 1376
Lenoir, NC 28645
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Camden
Camden County Superior Court
117 NC Highway 343 North
P.O. Box 219
Camden, NC 27921
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Carteret
Carteret County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Caswell
Caswell County Superior Court
139 East Church Street
P.O. Drawer 790
Yanceyville, NC 27379
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Catawba
Catawba County Superior Court
100 Southwest Boulevard
P.O. Box 790
Newton, NC 28658
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Catawba County Superior Court can be found at http://www.catawbacountync.gov/state/clerk/
Chatham
Chatham County Superior Court
40 East Chatham Street
P.O. Box 369
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Individuals who want protective orders can complete the paperwork at Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services, located at 200 East Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312. Phone Number: (919) 542-5445. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Chatham County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Cherokee
Cherokee County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Chowan
Chowan County Superior Court
101 South Broad Street
P.O. Box 588
Edenton, NC 27932
Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Clay
Clay County Superior Court
261 Courthouse Drive
Suite 1
Hayesville, NC 28904
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at Reach of Clay County, located at 875 Highway 64 Business, Hayesville, North Carolina. Phone Number: (828) 389-0797. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Clay County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Cleveland
Cleveland County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Columbus
Columbus County Superior Court
100 Courthouse Circle
P.O. Box 1587
Whiteville, NC 28472
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Craven
Craven County Superior Court
302 Broad Street
P.O. Box 1187
New Bern, NC 28563
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at the Coastal Women’s Shelter, located at 1333 South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, North Carolina 28561. Phone Number: (252) 638-4509. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Craven County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Additional information about the Craven County Superior Court can be found at http://nccourts.org/county/craven/default.asp
Cumberland
Cumberland County Superior Court
117 Dick Street
P.O. Box 363
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Currituck
Currituck County Superior Court
2801 Caratoke Highway
P.O. Box 175
Currituck, NC 27929
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Currituck County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/county/currituck/
Dare
Dare County Superior Court
962 Marshall C Collins Drive
P.O. Box 1849
Manteo, NC 27954
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Dare County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Dare/
Davidson
Davidson County Superior Court
110 West Center Street
P.O. Box 1064
Lexington, NC 27292
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Davie
Davie County Superior Court
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at the Davie County Administration Office, Domestic Violence Department, located at 123 South Main Street, Mocksville, North Carolina 27028. Phone Number: (336) 751-3450. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Davie County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Additional information about the Davie County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/davie/Default.asp
Duplin
Duplin County Superior Court
112 Duplin Street
P.O. Box 189
Kenansville, NC 28349
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Durham
Durham County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Additional information about the Durham County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/county/durham/
Edgecombe
Edgecombe County Superior Court
301 Saint Andrews Street
P.O. Drawer 9
Tarboro, NC 27886
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Edgecombe County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/county/edgecombe/
Forsyth
Forsyth County Superior Court
200 North Main Street
P.O. Box 20099
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For protective orders, individuals can complete and file paperwork at the Forsyth County Superior Court, 7th floor. Additional information about the Forsyth County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/county/forsyth/
Franklin
Franklin County Superior Court
Individuals who want protective orders can complete the paperwork at Safe Space, Inc., located at 113 South Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina 27549. Phone Number: (919) 497-5444. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Franklin County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Gaston
Gaston County Superior Court
325 North Marietta Street
Gastonia, NC 28052-2331
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Gaston County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Gaston/
Gates
Gates County Superior Court
202 Court Street
P.O. Box 31
Gatesville, NC 27938
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Graham
Graham County Superior Court
12 North Main Street
P.O. Box 1179
Robbinsville, NC 28771
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Granville
Granville County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Greene
Greene County Superior Court
301 North Greene Street
P.O. Box 675
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Greene County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Greene/Default.asp
Guilford
Guilford County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Halifax
Halifax County Superior Court
357 Ferrell Lane
P.O. Box 66
Halifax, NC 27839
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Harnett
Harnett County Superior Court
301 West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Suite 100
Lillington, NC 27546
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Harnett County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/harnett/Default.asp
Haywood
Haywood County Superior Court
285 North Main Street, Suite 1500
Waynesville, NC 28786
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Henderson
Henderson County Superior Court
200 North Grove Street, Suite 163
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Hertford
Hertford County Superior Court
701 King Street
P.O. Box 86
Winton, NC 27986
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Hoke
Hoke County Superior Court
304 North Main Street
P.O. Drawer 1569
Raeford, NC 28376
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Hyde
Hyde County Superior Court
40 Oyster Creek Road
P.O. Box 3337
Swan Quarter, NC 27885
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Hyde County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Hyde/
Iredell
Iredell County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Iredell County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/county/iredell/default.asp
Jackson
Jackson County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Johnston
Johnston County Superior Court
207 East Johnston Street
P.O. Box 297
Smithfield, NC 27577
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Jones
Jones County Superior Court
101 Market Street
P.O. Box 280
Trenton, NC 28585
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Lee
Lee County Superior Court
1400 South Horner Boulevard
P.O. Box 4209
Sanford, NC 27330
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Lenoir
Lenoir County Superior Court
130 South Queen Street
P.O. Box 68
Kinston, NC 28501
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Lincoln
Lincoln County Superior Court
1 Court Square
P.O. Box 8
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Macon
Macon County Superior Court
5 West Main Street
P.O. Box 288
Franklin, NC 28734
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Madison
Madison County Superior Court
2 North Main Street
P.O. Box 217
Marshall, NC 28753
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Martin
Martin County Superior Court
305 East Main Street
P.O. Box 807
Williamston, NC 27892
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
McDowell
McDowell County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County Superior Court
832 East Fourth Street
P.O. Box 37971
Charlotte, NC 28202
Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Mitchell
Mitchell County Superior Court
Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Montgomery
Montgomery County Superior Court
108 East Main Street
P.O. Box 527
Troy, NC 27371
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Moore
Moore County Superior Court
102 Monroe Street
P.O. Box 936
Carthage, NC 28327
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Nash
Nash County Superior Court
234 West Washington Street
P.O. Box 759
Nashville, NC 27856
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
New Hanover
New Hanover County Superior Court
316 Princess Street
P.O. Box 2023
Wilmington, NC 28401
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Northampton
Northampton County Superior Court
104 West Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 217
Jackson, NC 27845
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Onslow
Onslow County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Orange
Orange County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork with an advocate at Compass Center for Women and Families, located at 210 Henderson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514. Phone: (919) 929-7122. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Orange County Superior Court.
Pamlico
Pamlico County Superior Court
202 Main Street
P.O. Box 38
Bayboro, NC 28515
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Pasquotank
Pasquotank County Superior Court
206 East Main Street
P.O. Box 449
Elizabeth City, NC 27907
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Pender
Pender County Superior Court
100 South Wright Street
P.O. Box 310
Burgaw, NC 28425
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Pender County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/county/pender/default.asp
Perquimans
Perquimans County Superior Court
128 North Church Street
P.O. Box 33
Hertford, NC 27944
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Person
Person County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Pitt
Pitt County Superior Court
100 West Third Street
P.O. Box 6067
Greenville, NC 27835
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Polk
Polk County Superior Court
One Courthouse Square
P.O. Box 38
Columbus, NC 28722
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Randolph
Randolph County Superior Court
176 East Salisbury Street
Suite 201
Asheboro, NC 27203
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Richmond
Richmond County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Robeson
Robeson County Superior Court
500 North Elm Street, Room 101
P.O. Box 1084
Lumberton, NC 28359
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Rockingham
Rockingham County Superior Court
170 Highway 65
P.O. Box 127
Reidsville, NC 27320
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Rowan
Rowan County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Rutherford
Rutherford County Superior Court
229 North Main Street
Suite 203
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Sampson
Sampson County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Scotland
Scotland County Superior Court
212 Biggs Street
P.O. Box 769
Laurinburg, NC 28352
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Stanley
Stanly County Superior Court
201 South Second Street
P.O. Box 668
Albemarle, NC 28002
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Stokes
Stokes County Superior Court
1012 Main Street
P.O. Box 250
Danbury, NC 27016
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Stokes County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Stokes/Default.asp
Surry
Surry County Superior Court
201 East Kapp Street
P.O. Box 345
Dobson, NC 27017
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Swain
Swain County Superior Court
101 Mitchell Street
P.O. Box 1397
Bryson City, NC 28713
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Transylvania
Transylvania County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Tyrrell
Tyrrell County Superior Court
403 Main Street
P.O. Box 406
Columbia, NC 27925
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Union
Union County Superior Court
400 North Main Street
P.O. Box 5038
Monroe, NC 28112
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Vance
Vance County Superior Court
156 Church Street
Suite 101
Henderson, NC 27536
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Wake
Wake County Superior Court
316 Fayetteville Street
P.O. Box 351
Raleigh, NC 27602
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Additional information about the Wake County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Wake/
Warren
Warren County Superior Court
109 South Main Street
P.O. Box 709
Warrenton, NC 27589
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Washington
Washington County Superior Court
120 Adams Street
P.O. Box 901
Plymouth, NC 27962
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Watauga
Watauga County Superior Court
842 West King Street
Suite 13
Boone, NC 28607
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at Oasis, located at 225 Birch Street, Boone, North Carolina 28607. Phone number: (828) 262-5035. The paperwork must then be filed at the Watauga County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Wayne
Wayne County Superior Court
224 East Walnut Street
Room 230
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Wilkes
Wilkes County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Wilson
Wilson County Superior Court
115 East Nash Street
P.O. Box 1608
Wilson, NC 27894
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Yadkin
Yadkin County Superior Court
101 South State Street
P.O. Box 95
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Yancey
Yancey County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
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