Eviction Notice in North Carolina
Start with the official North Carolina form
The canonical, court-accepted version of this form is published by the Small Claims Court (Magistrate's Office). Search your county or district court's website for the current Eviction Notice form before relying on any template. Forms are revised periodically — always confirm you have the current revision before filing.
Verify with your local court clerk before filing: local rules sometimes add cover-sheet, formatting, or service requirements beyond what the state-issued form shows.
North Carolina Requirements
- 10-day notice to pay rent or vacate for nonpayment (must demand rent only, not other charges)
- Lease termination notice: 7 days for week-to-week, 30 days for month-to-month
- Complaint for summary ejectment filed in Small Claims Court
- Tenant has 10 days to appeal to District Court after magistrate judgment
- Writ of possession cannot be issued until the appeal period expires
Small Claims Court (Magistrate's Office)
$96–$130
How to Complete This Form
- 1Determine the legal ground for eviction (nonpayment, lease violation, or tenancy termination).
- 2Prepare the appropriate notice form using your state's required format and time period.
- 3Include all required information: tenant name, property address, reason for eviction, and cure period (if applicable).
- 4Serve the notice on the tenant using a method authorized by your state (personal service, posting, or certified mail).
- 5Wait for the notice period to expire before filing an eviction lawsuit.
- 6If the tenant does not comply, file the eviction complaint with the appropriate court and pay the filing fee.
- 7Attend the court hearing with copies of the lease, notice, and proof of service.
Editorial Template (Not the Official Court Form)
This is an educational template showing the typical structure of a Eviction Notice in North Carolina. It is not a court-validated form and should not be used in place of the official form issued by the Small Claims Court (Magistrate's Office). Use this template only to understand what information you will need to assemble before completing the official form. Submitting this template instead of the official form may result in rejection by the court clerk.
Eviction Notice in Other States
Other Forms in North Carolina
When to Talk to a Lawyer
- The tenant has raised habitability concerns, discrimination claims, or other defenses to eviction.
- You are subject to local rent control or just cause eviction ordinances that impose additional requirements.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.