Allen County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Allen County, IN. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Fort Wayne area.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

File your claim online — no trip to file

Max Claim

$10,000

Court

Allen Superior Court - Small Claims Division

Courthouse Location

Allen Superior Court - Small Claims Division

1 West Superior Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Phone: (260) 449-7157Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

How to File in Allen County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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.

Important for Allen County: Fort Wayne area. Indiana limit is $8,000.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Indiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.