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Bertie County resolves money disputes up to $10,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Bertie County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Bertie County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
Small claims filings from Bertie County are handled at Bertie County Courthouse in Windsor. About 16,939 people live in Bertie County.
Small claims can be filed electronically here, which means the case can begin without going to the counter.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Residents of Bertie County, North Carolina, a county of 16,939 people, can bring small claims cases through the North Carolina Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Cases are heard at the Bertie County Courthouse, located at 108 Dundee St in Windsor, 27983. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court serves communities across the county, including Aulander, Colerain, Kelford, Lewiston Woodville, Merry Hill, Powellsville, Roxobel, and Windsor, covering ZIP codes such as 27805, 27847, 27849, 27872, 27924, 27957, and 27967. Bertie County lies near Martin County, Hertford County, and Washington County. Electronic filing is available. The courthouse can be reached by phone at (252) 794-6800, and information about the location is posted at https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/bertie-county. The North Carolina Small Claims Court decides these matters within the dollar limit set for small claims cases.
These 8 places sit inside Bertie County:
Aulander, Colerain, Kelford, Lewiston Woodville, Merry Hill, Powellsville, Roxobel, Windsor.
ZIP codes:
With about 16,939 residents, Bertie County ranks 85th by population among the 100 counties of North Carolina. From Windsor, Bertie County Courthouse is roughly 6 miles from the Martin County courthouse in Williamston and 14 miles from the Hertford County courthouse in Winton.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
The other side's home county governs here, regardless of where events took place.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
Lawyers are allowed at a North Carolina hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
These are the limits for Bertie County, population about 16,939. Bertie County Courthouse is the courthouse listed for Bertie County.
Debts up to $10,000 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Bertie County Courthouse is the Bertie County courthouse listed below. Bertie County has about 16,939 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Everything below applies to a case filed in Bertie County, at the Windsor courthouse. Bertie County Courthouse lists (252) 794-6800 as its number.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed. delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it or the sheriff or constable is what courts in North Carolina normally accept.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set. Service must be completed within 5 days of hearing. NC has close hearing dates.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Martin County and Hertford County are the counties nearest to Bertie County. A Bertie County address carries one of its 8 ZIP codes, 27805, 27847 and 27849 among them.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Claim type | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
Bertie County, population about 16,939, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Bertie County ZIP code to another, 27805 included.
Money owed under a contract in North Carolina generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (N.C. Gen. Stat. §24-1, §24-5).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
It is the same rate across all 8 Bertie County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Bertie County, population about 16,939.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File with the Bertie County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $30–$96 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Bertie County papers go to Bertie County Courthouse in Windsor. Bertie County has a population of about 16,939.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Bertie County Courthouse sits at the 27983 address shown above. Aulander, Colerain and Kelford are among the Bertie County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.
A levy lets the court reach money sitting in the debtor's bank account.
Lodging the judgment with the county can create a lien over property the debtor owns.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
Martin County and Hertford County are the counties nearest to Bertie County. The judgment in a Bertie County case comes from Bertie County Courthouse in Windsor.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Bertie County case for you.
