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Tyrrell County resolves money disputes up to $10,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Tyrrell County: the limit, filing fees, which courthouse to use, how to serve the other side, your deadlines, and how to file. When you're ready, Squabble prepares everything and files it for you.
Small claims in Tyrrell County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Tyrrell County Courthouse, in Columbia, is the courthouse listed for Tyrrell County. The nearest counties to Tyrrell County are Hyde County and Washington County.
Electronic filing is accepted for small claims at this court, so the opening papers need not be delivered in person.
Hearings in small claims are attended in person at the courthouse.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents and businesses in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, can bring small claims cases through the North Carolina Small Claims Court, which handles disputes up to $10000. Cases in this county are filed at the Tyrrell County Courthouse, located at 403 Main St in Columbia, ZIP code 27925. Columbia is the town within the county, and the courthouse serves a county population of 3,517. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is available in this county. The clerk's office can be reached by phone at (252) 766-6510, and additional information about the location is posted at https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/tyrrell-county/tyrrell-county-courthouse. Tyrrell County lies near Hyde County, Washington County, and Dare County, each of which operates its own courthouse within the same statewide court system. The small claims court hears and decides the claims filed with it, and court staff can explain filing procedures and the forms used in these cases.
Tyrrell County covers:
Columbia.
ZIP codes:
Of North Carolina's 100 counties, Tyrrell County is 100th by population at roughly 3,517 people. Tyrrell County Courthouse in Columbia lies around 18 miles from the Hyde County courthouse in Swanquarter and 14 miles from the Washington County courthouse in Plymouth.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
You generally file where the other party lives, not where the dispute happened.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
North Carolina permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
These are the limits for Tyrrell County, population about 3,517. Tyrrell County is under the same limits as nearby Hyde County and Washington County.
Debts up to $10,000 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Tyrrell County has about 3,517 residents. Tyrrell County Courthouse is the Tyrrell County courthouse listed below.
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.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Tyrrell County Courthouse lists (252) 766-6510 as its number. Everything below applies to a case filed in Tyrrell County, at the Columbia courthouse.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to serve the papers yourself. The usual route in North Carolina is delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it or the sheriff or constable.
Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. Service must be completed within 5 days of hearing. NC has close hearing dates.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Hyde County and Washington County are the counties nearest to Tyrrell County. Addresses in Tyrrell County include places such as Columbia.
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 |
The same periods apply in Tyrrell County as in nearby Hyde County and Washington County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Tyrrell County ZIP code to another, 27925 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).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
Tyrrell County is under the same state rate as nearby Hyde County and Washington County. The rate above is the one for Tyrrell County, population about 3,517.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the Tyrrell 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.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
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.
Tyrrell County takes in filings from 1 ZIP codes, 27925 first in the list. Tyrrell County papers go to Tyrrell County Courthouse in Columbia.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Columbia are among the Tyrrell County places a hearing can draw parties from. Hearings in Tyrrell County cases are listed at Tyrrell County Courthouse in Columbia.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Columbia are among the Tyrrell County places a judgment debtor may live in. Hyde County and Washington County are the counties nearest to Tyrrell County.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court 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 Tyrrell County case for you.
