How to become a mediator in North Carolina
Who certifies or lists mediators in North Carolina?
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, in the Judicial Department, administers certification of mediators and mediator training programs (G.S. 7A-38.2).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers North Carolina only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does North Carolina require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from North Carolina’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Certified superior court mediator (Mediated Settlement Conference, MSC) N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission (Judicial Department) - G.S. 7A-38.2 (verified) | Not confirmed from the official source | Not confirmed from the official source |
| Certified family financial settlement (FFS) mediator N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission | Not confirmed from the official source | Not confirmed from the official source |
Do I need a state credential to mediate in North Carolina?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether North Carolina or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- G.S. 7A-38.1, Mediated settlement conferences in superior court
- G.S. 7A-38.2, Regulation of mediators (Dispute Resolution Commission)
- G.S. 50-13.1, Custody actions (custody mediation)
- NC Dispute Resolution Commission (not opened; host blocks scripts)
- nccourts.gov/commissions/superior-court-mediator-certification
- nccourts.gov/commissions/family-financial-mediator-certification
- nccourts.gov/commissions/dispute-resolution-commission/certified-mediator-training-program
- nccourts.gov/documents/publications/continuing-mediator-education-information-for-sponsors
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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