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Small Claims Court in Henderson County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Henderson County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Henderson County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Hendersonville
Henderson County Courthouse
200 N Grove St., Suite 163, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
(828) 694-4100

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.

Small claims filings from Henderson County are handled at Henderson County Courthouse in Hendersonville. Henderson County covers 18 ZIP codes, including the Bat Cave, Dana and East Flat Rock areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Henderson County

Small claims in Henderson County

Residents of Henderson County, North Carolina, which has a population of 120,771, can bring small claims cases through the North Carolina Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Cases are filed at the Henderson County Courthouse in Hendersonville, located at 200 N Grove St., Suite 163, 28792, and the courthouse can be reached at (828) 694-4100. 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. The county covers communities including Hendersonville, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Mills River, Etowah, Edneyville, Dana, and Zirconia, along with ZIP codes such as 28726, 28732, 28739, 28759, and 28791. Henderson County lies near Transylvania County, Polk County, and Buncombe County. Further information about the courthouse is published at https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/henderson-county/henderson-county-courthouse.

Where Henderson County hears these cases

Henderson County Courthouse

200 N Grove St., Suite 163, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Henderson County at a glance

Population120,771
Court sits inHendersonville
Court systemNorth Carolina Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county18
Towns and cities15
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Henderson County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Bat Cave, Dana, East Flat Rock, Edneyville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Gerton, Hendersonville, Horse Shoe, Mills River, Mountain Home, Naples, Tuxedo, Zirconia.

ZIP codes:

287102872428726287272872928731287322873528739287422875828759287602878428790287912879228793

Henderson County in context

Henderson County is the 24th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, with about 120,771 residents. Henderson County Courthouse, in Hendersonville, is about 8 miles from the Transylvania County courthouse in Brevard and 8 miles from the Polk County courthouse in Columbus.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Henderson County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$30–$96
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by North Carolina

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Henderson County

Filing fee
$30–$96
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Henderson County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$96.
Where do you file?+
At Henderson County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Henderson County Courthouse, 200 N Grove St., Suite 163, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (828) 694-4100.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bat Cave, Dana, East Flat Rock, Edneyville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Gerton, Hendersonville, Horse Shoe, Mills River, Mountain Home, Naples, Tuxedo, Zirconia.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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