What it costs to file in Ohio
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
Set by each court
This state does not set one statewide fee. The court where you file publishes its own.
More about Ohio
Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Ohio?
- Ohio does not set one statewide fee. Each court publishes its own, so check the court where you will file.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Ohio?
- An individual can claim up to $6,000. A business can claim up to $6,000. A public agency can claim up to $6,000. That comes from Ohio Rev. Code §1925.02(A)(1).
- Which court handles small claims in Ohio?
- Small Claims Division, Municipal or County Court. The small claims division of the municipal court or county court for the area where the other side lives or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Ohio?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Ohio Rev. Code §2305.10(A). Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Ohio's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2025-11-25.
- Ohio Rev. Code §1901.26(A)(1)(a) · effective 2025-11-25 · Each municipal or county court sets its own schedule of filing fees and costs by rule. Your local court's website or clerk's office has the exact small claims fee.
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