NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS — MAGISTRATE'S COURT

AOC-CVM-200 — Complaint in Summary Ejectment

Landlord / tenant eviction — G.S. 42-26 through 42-36.2. Fill in your case details and download a court-ready PDF instantly. Free. No account required.
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01 LANDLORD (PLAINTIFF)
02 TENANT (DEFENDANT)
03 LEASE & RENT DETAILS
04 GROUNDS FOR EJECTMENT
05 REQUESTED RELIEF
SELECTED COUNTY
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⚡ NEED THE SUMMONS TOO?

After filing CVM-200, the clerk issues CVM-201 (Summons). Generate both forms together for a complete filing packet.

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FILING STEPS — SUMMARY EJECTMENT

  • Generate and download the CVM-200 PDF below
  • File at the clerk's office in the county where the property is located
  • Pay the filing fee (approx. $96 in most NC counties)
  • Clerk assigns a hearing date before the magistrate
  • Clerk issues CVM-201 Summons — serve on tenant
  • Attend the hearing; bring lease, rent ledger, and notices

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 42-26Grounds for ejectment
G.S. 42-28Summary ejectment procedure
G.S. 42-34Judgment & writ of possession
G.S. 42-36.2Stay of execution
AOC-CVM-200Revised Feb 2021

PRO SE LITIGANTS — NOTICE

  • This form is for self-represented landlords filing in magistrate's court
  • You must provide proper notice to the tenant before filing (10-day notice for nonpayment)
  • Bring 2 copies of all documents to the hearing
  • For legal advice, consult a licensed NC attorney
  • Barker Richardson, PLLC → landlord/tenant representation

WHAT GETS GENERATED

  • Complete CVM-200 complaint with case caption
  • Grounds for ejectment marked and stated
  • Relief requested clearly set forth
  • Court-ready PDF — letter size (8.5" × 11")