Notice of the appeal must be filed in the general district court where the case was heard within ten days after the judgment is entered. Fill out the "Notice of Entry" form and sign it in front of a notary.Make a copy of it and the Judgment. Notice of the appeal must be filed within ten days after the entry of judgment. District court form DC-475, Civil Appeal Notice, is used for filing an appeal. This will result in you being notified much more quickly of any problems in the content or form of Orders submitted for entry. Only the attorney would enter a notice of appearance. If you are pro se, all you need to do is show up. Send a clear written notice; Fill out the forms; Serve the documents; Attend the trial; Wait for judgment. " Id. at 177-78, 583 S.E.2d at 764.