Craven County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Craven County, NC. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the New Bern area.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

File your claim online — no trip to file

Max Claim

$10,000

Court

Craven County Clerk of Superior Court

Courthouse Location

Craven County Clerk of Superior Court

302 Broad St

New Bern, NC 28560

Phone: (252) 639-3000Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

How to File in Craven County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full North Carolina small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.