Bartholomew County Small Claims Court

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

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

File your claim online — no trip to file

Max Claim

$10,000

Court

Bartholomew County Superior Court 2

Courthouse Location

Bartholomew County Superior Court 2

234 Washington Street, Room 306A

Columbus, IN 47201

Phone: (812) 379-1620Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday

How to File in Bartholomew 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.

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.