In North Carolina, an eviction case is called "summary ejectment. Legal evictions are not the same as "notices to vacate" from landlords.This part of the booklet explains where to sue, which complaint form to use, how to fill in the proper legal forms, how to file the claim, and how to get the. From start to finish the process typically takes about 30 days. An eviction may, however, take up to several months. An eviction notice allows the tenant to choose to voluntarily move out to avoid the court process. What is a landlord required to do to get an eviction? The tenant must fill out and sign the Certificate of Service section on the back of the Notice of Appeal form. : Fill out the "Complaint in Summary Ejectment" form accurately. NOTE: This form is used for Nationwide Permits.