Estate Planning & Probate in Tyrrell County, North Carolina

Tyrrell County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Clerk of Superior Court.

The Probate Process in Tyrrell County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Tyrrell County, probate runs through the Clerk of Superior Court at 403 Main Street, Columbia. The court sits in the Superior Court District 2. The same Superior Court District 2 also serves Beaufort, Hyde, Martin and Washington.

Full Tyrrell Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →

Probate Court Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Tyrrell County · Superior Court District 2

Address

403 Main StreetColumbia, NC 27925

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
How to file probate in Tyrrell County→

Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Tyrrell County

$26 for the first 15 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 15.

Full recording details →

Verified July 13, 2026 · Source

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