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Small Claims Court in Pitt 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 Pitt 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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Pitt County

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

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Greenville
Pitt County Courthouse
100 W 3rd St., Greenville, NC, 27834
(252) 695-7100

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 Pitt County are handled at Pitt County Courthouse in Greenville. Pitt County covers 16 ZIP codes, including the Ayden, Bellarthur and Bethel areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Pitt County

Small claims in Pitt County

Residents of Pitt County, North Carolina, which has a population of 180,783, can bring small claims cases through the North Carolina Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Cases from across the county are heard at the Pitt County Courthouse in Greenville, located at 100 W 3rd St., 27834, and the court can be reached at (252) 695-7100 or online at https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/pitt-county/pitt-county-courthouse. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The county covers communities including Ayden, Bethel, Farmville, Fountain, Greenville, Grifton, Grimesland, Simpson, Stokes, and Winterville, along with ZIP codes such as 27812, 27828, 27834, 27858, and 28590. Pitt County lies near Greene County, Edgecombe County, and Martin County. Electronic filing is available in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse during its posted hours of operation.

Where Pitt County hears these cases

Pitt County Courthouse

100 W 3rd St., Greenville, NC 27834
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Pitt County at a glance

Population180,783
Court sits inGreenville
Court systemNorth Carolina Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county16
Towns and cities12
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Pitt County

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

Ayden, Bellarthur, Bethel, Falkland, Farmville, Fountain, Greenville, Grifton, Grimesland, Simpson, Stokes, Winterville.

ZIP codes:

27811278122782727828278292783327834278352783627837278582787927884285132853028590

Pitt County in context

Pitt County is the 16th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, with about 180,783 residents. Pitt County Courthouse, in Greenville, is about 10 miles from the Greene County courthouse in Snow Hill and 11 miles from the Edgecombe County courthouse in Tarboro.

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 Pitt 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 Pitt 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

Pitt 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 Pitt County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Pitt County Courthouse, 100 W 3rd St., Greenville, NC 27834. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (252) 695-7100.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Ayden, Bellarthur, Bethel, Falkland, Farmville, Fountain, Greenville, Grifton, Grimesland, Simpson, Stokes, Winterville.

Official sources

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

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