Edgecombe County Small Claims Court

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

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✓ Available

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Max Claim

$10,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Edgecombe County Courthouse

301 St Andrews St

Tarboro, NC 27886

Phone: (252) 824-3200Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Courthouse Locations

Rocky Mount Judicial Center

305 Cokey Rd

Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Serves: All of Edgecombe County

Phone: (252) 212-3102Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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How to File in Edgecombe 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.