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Small Claims Fee Limit in North Carolina

The small claims fee limit in North Carolina is $10,000. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-210, a small-claim action is defined as a civil action in which the amount in controversy, excluding interest and costs, does not exceed that verified figure. This statutory cap determines which cases qualify for the simplified procedures of small claims court, including expedited hearings and limited discovery. The statute sets out the specific types of claims and exceptions that fall under this definition. The worked example below shows how the $10,000 limit applies to a typical claim. For an estimate of whether your own potential claim falls within this boundary, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In North Carolina, the small claims fee limit rule is set by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-210 (small-claim action; definition). The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-210 (small-claim action; definition) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-210.html).

North Carolina small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-210 (small-claim action; definition). The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-210 (small-claim action; definition) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-210.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the small claims fee limit calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.