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Use This County Probate Reference Before You File

This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, clerk contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for New Hanover County.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.

Clerk and Filing Logistics

Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.

New Hanover County Probate Court Guide

North Carolina Superior Court probate court information · Updated May 2026

910-772-6600County Clerk
Family Guide
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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

Probate Filing Fees

Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. North Carolina Judicial Branch guidance lists a $120 fee to apply for letters. Verify county-specific costs locally.

North Carolina Judicial Branch guidance lists a $120 fee to apply for letters. Verify county-specific costs locally.

E-Filing & Filing Methods

Probate Forms
Filing Methods: in person, mail

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
Verify locally
Creditor Claims
3 months
Known Creditor Notice
75 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
first publication or posting of notice

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

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Recording Fees

First Page
$26.00
Additional Pages
$4.00

New Hanover County Tax Department - Collections

230 Government Center Drive, Suite 190, Wilmington, NC 28403

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

910-798-7300

Tax Collector

New Hanover County Tax Administration bills and collects ad valorem taxes. The Tax Department page says 2025 property tax bills are due and payable without penalty or interest through January 5, 2026, and links pay taxes, property search, view tax bills, collections, and land-records resources. Verify estate payoff, refunds, delinquent status, payment timing, portal fees, municipal tax routing, and whether an online balance is complete before product-facing use.