Local Coverage
Durham County, North Carolina is served by its own Superior Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Durham County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets North Carolina's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Durham County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Durham County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, North Carolina's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Durham County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Durham County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Superior Court
201 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 890-1000
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Durham County are handled by the North Carolina Superior Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Durham County, North Carolina.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting North Carolina's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Durham County, North Carolina.