Adams County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Adams County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Gettysburg area.
Small claims in Pennsylvania — the numbers for Adams County courts
$12,000
maximum claim
from $53
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–4 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Pennsylvania small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Magisterial District Court 51-3-01
525 Boyds School Road, Suite 900
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Other Courthouse Locations
Magisterial District Court 51-3-02
45D West Hanover Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Serves: Bonneauville Borough, Littlestown Borough, McSherrystown Borough, Conewago Township, Germany Township, Mt. Joy Township, Mt. Pleasant Township, and Union Township
Magisterial District Court 51-3-03
40 Church Road
East Berlin, PA 17316
Serves: Abbottstown Borough, East Berlin Borough, New Oxford Borough, York Springs Borough, Berwick Township, Hamilton Township, Huntington Township, Latimore Township, Oxford Township, Reading Township, and Tyrone Township
Magisterial District Court 51-3-04
525 Boyds School Road, Suite 800
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Serves: Arendtsville Borough, Bendersville Borough, Biglerville Borough, Carroll Valley Borough, Fairfield Borough, Butler Township, Cumberland Township, Franklin Township, Freedom Township, Hamiltonban Township, Highland Township, Liberty Township, and Menallen Township
How to File in Adams County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Adams County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Pennsylvania
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $12,000.
Philadelphia uses Municipal Court small claims ($12,000 limit)
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
4 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Adams County?
Filing fees in Pennsylvania are set by the state and run from $53 to $103, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Pennsylvania offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Adams County?
Small claims cases in Adams County are limited to $12,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Adams County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Adams County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Adams County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.