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Small Claims Court in Washington 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 Washington 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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Washington County

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

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Plymouth
Washington County Courthouse
120 Adams St, Plymouth, NC, 27962
(252) 791-4000

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 Washington County are handled at Washington County Courthouse in Plymouth. Washington County covers 3 ZIP codes, including the Creswell, Plymouth and Roper areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Washington County

Small claims in Washington County

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.

Where Washington County hears these cases

Washington County Courthouse

120 Adams St, Plymouth, NC 27962
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Washington County at a glance

Population10,654
Court sits inPlymouth
Court systemNorth Carolina Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county3
Towns and cities3
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Washington County

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

Creswell, Plymouth, Roper.

ZIP codes:

279282796227970

Washington County in context

Washington County is the 95th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, with about 10,654 residents. 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.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for Washington County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Washington 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 Washington 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

Washington 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 Washington County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Washington County Courthouse, 120 Adams St, Plymouth, NC 27962. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (252) 791-4000.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Creswell, Plymouth, Roper.

Official sources

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

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