Civil Processes in North Carolina are served and returned according to North Carolina General Statute.  The service package should include a copy of the process for the deputy to send back with the return and a service copy of the process for each respondent.   The service fee is as follows:

7A-311. Uniform civil process fees.

(a) In a civil action or special proceeding, except for actions brought under Chapter 50B of the General Statutes, the following fees and commissions shall be assessed, collected, and remitted to the county.
      (1) a. For each item of civil process served, including summons, subpoenas, notices, motions, orders, writs and pleadings, the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) Effective August 1, 2011 the fee will change to $30.00. When two or more items of civil process are served simultaneously on one party, only one fifteen-dollar ($15.00) fee Effective August 1, 2011 the fee will change to $30.00 shall be charged. 

b. When an item of civil process is served on two or more persons or organizations, a separate service charge shall be made for each person or organization. The process fee shall be remitted to the county. This subsection shall not apply to service of summons to jurors.

The cost for process issued outside of North Carolina is $50.00 per defendant. The service package should include a copy of the process for the deputy to send back with the return, as well as a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of service, and a service copy of the process for each respondent.   Payment must be in the form of a certified check or money order (an official law firm check is also acceptable) made payable to The Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.  If delivering the process in person, cash is acceptable.  Do not mail cash. The process can be mailed, or delivered in person to: