Filing information for the Wake County Courthouse. Get your North Carolina divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My North Carolina DivorceAddress
316 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone
(919) 792-4000
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website
www.wake.govFiling Fee
$225
Waiting Period
1 year separation required before filing
Court Type
District Court
Prepare your COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Wake County clerk's office (Wake County Courthouse) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Wake County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 1 year separation required before filing waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core North Carolina divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Wake County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
Summons / Civil Summons (AOC-CV-100)
SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JUDGMENT OF ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
North Carolina requires the parties to have lived SEPARATE AND APART for at least 1 full year before filing for divorce. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
The Plaintiff or Defendant must have been a resident of the State of North Carolina for at least 6 months before filing.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online prepares your core North Carolina court forms, including the COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Wake County Courthouse's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Wake County Courthouse at 316 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601. The filing fee is $225. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required North Carolina-specific forms for you.
The Wake County Courthouse is open Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Wake County is $225. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Wake County Courthouse is located at 316 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601. You can reach the clerk's office at (919) 792-4000.
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