The Civil Division of the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is commanded by Captain T. Miller. The division consists of one Lieutenant (Lt. K. Jensen), one full-time deputy and one part-time deputy. Within this division the primary responsibilities of the deputies are to serve child support papers, subpoenas, civil summonses, and summary ejectment orders. This division also assists the public with foreclosures and providing service to plaintiffs who require assistance retrieving property or money as directed by the court.
For you civil process queries, please contact our office Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (252) 728-8400.
For Eviction forms or for Landlord/Tenant questions visit http://carteretclerk.blogspot.com/
The service fee for In-State Process is $30.00 per person.
Procedure for obtaining service on Out of State Process
| Paperwork: |
Original Summons (including attachments as necessary)
Original Return of Service Form
One copy for each person being served
Letter of instructions or special needs as desired
Self Addressed Stamped Envelope for return of service to you
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| Payment: | Business Check or Money Order |
| Cost: |
$30.00 per person being served (even if at same address)
Payable to: Carteret County Sheriff’s Office
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| Mailing: |
Carteret County Sheriff’s Office
304 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Attn: Civil Process
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| Notes: |
Persons must reside within Carteret County
Physical address required; no post office box
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