| Court Name |
Washington County Courthouse |
Court Address
|
120 Adams St Plymouth, North Carolina 27962
|
| Contact Info |
Phone +1-252-791-4000 Fax +1-252-791-4001 Email See website
|
| Court Website |
https://washconc.org/clerk-of-court/ |
| Local Rules |
For local rules, please contact the Clerk’s office. |
| Court Forms |
Court forms can be obtained from the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Washington County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, except during state holidays. |
| Summary of Services |
North Carolina law generally bonds administrators in Washington County, while executors named in a will are often excused. The amount is set to cover the personal property and protect the heirs and creditors. |
| Court History |
North Carolina uses the Clerk of Superior Court for probate. The clerk serving Washington County administers estates and appoints fiduciaries. Washington County Courthouse, located in Plymouth, handles probate administration for Washington County. Case information for Washington County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Washington County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Washington County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for North Carolina, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |