Wake County Small Claims Court

This information was last updated on
05/05/2017

Location

Wake County Courthouse, 1st Floor 316 Fayetteville Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information

Telephone 1:
(919) 792-4175 Small Claims

Telephone 2:
(919) 792-4000 Jennifer Knox

Telephone 3:
(919) 792-4125 Civil Division

Fax:
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Web Page: web.co.wake.nc.us/courts/smallclaims.html

Program Details

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Eligibility: Any individual, business, partnership, or corporation may bring a small claims suit for recovery for all claims less than $10,000.
Fees: Filing fee of $96 at the time the Small Claims suit is filed, plus $30 per defendant, made payable to Wake County Sheriff.
Intake Process: Very involved. See website or call.
Service Area: Wake County

Program Description:

Any individual, business, partnership, or corporation may bring a small claims suit for recovery for all claims less than $10,000. A small claim suit should be filed in the jurisdiction of the defendant's residence. Cases are generally heard between 10-30 days from the date of filing. You will be given a date and time to appear for your trial. The case will be heard by a magistrate who will decide the case at the time of the hearing. Forms for some common claims are available on website.


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