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Washington County resolves money disputes up to $10,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Washington County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Small claims in Washington 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.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Washington County Courthouse, in Plymouth, is the courthouse listed for Washington County. The nearest counties to Washington County are Tyrrell County and Chowan County.
Electronic filing is accepted for small claims at this court, so the opening papers need not be delivered in person.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Residents of Washington County, North Carolina, can file small claims cases through the North Carolina Small Claims Court, which handles disputes up to $10,000. Cases in this county are heard at the Washington County Courthouse, located at 120 Adams St in Plymouth, 27962. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by phone at (252) 791-4000, and additional information is posted at https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/washington-county. Electronic filing is available. The county has a population of 10,654 and includes the towns of Creswell, Plymouth, and Roper, along with the ZIP codes 27928, 27962, and 27970. Washington County lies near Tyrrell County, Chowan County, and Bertie County, each of which has its own court locations for matters arising there. The Washington County Courthouse accepts filings and holds hearings for small claims matters within the county under the rules of the North Carolina Small Claims Court.
These 3 places sit inside Washington County:
Creswell, Plymouth, Roper.
ZIP codes:
With about 10,654 residents, Washington County ranks 95th by population among the 100 counties of North Carolina. Washington County Courthouse, in Plymouth, is about 14 miles from the Tyrrell County courthouse in Columbia and 8 miles from the Chowan County courthouse in Edenton.
Counties nearest to this one:
Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, and claims are capped.
Maximum claim
This state ties venue to the defendant's residence rather than to the events.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
North Carolina allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.
These are the limits for Washington County, population about 10,654. Washington County is under the same limits as nearby Tyrrell County and Chowan County.
If someone owes you money, up to $10,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Washington County takes in Creswell, Plymouth and Roper and the rest of the county. Washington County has about 10,654 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Washington County Courthouse publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Washington County Courthouse lists (252) 791-4000 as its number.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself. 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.
Courts accept service by a sheriff or constable, a professional server, the clerk via certified mail, or an adult who is not party to the case. Permitted methods and charges change by county.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case. 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.
Addresses in Washington County include places such as Creswell, Plymouth and Roper. Tyrrell County and Chowan County are the counties nearest to Washington County.
Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.
| Claim type | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
They do not change from one Washington County ZIP code to another, 27928 included. The same periods apply in Washington County as in nearby Tyrrell County and Chowan County, which are in the same state.
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).
To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.
Washington County is under the same state rate as nearby Tyrrell County and Chowan County. The rate above is the one for Washington County, population about 10,654.
Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File with the Washington County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $30–$96 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed 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.
Washington County has a population of about 10,654. Washington County papers go to Washington County Courthouse in Plymouth.
The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.
Creswell, Plymouth and Roper are among the Washington County places a hearing can draw parties from. Hearings in Washington County cases are listed at Washington County Courthouse in Plymouth.
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 the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
You can also ask the court to order the debtor to appear and disclose income and assets under oath. An unpaid judgment generally keeps accruing interest at the rate state law sets until it's satisfied.
The judgment in a Washington County case comes from Washington County Courthouse in Plymouth. Tyrrell County and Chowan County are the counties nearest to Washington 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 Washington County case for you.
