Bell County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Bell County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Belton area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (6)
6 courthouses
Bell County has 6 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Bell County
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Bell County Justice Center, 1201 Huey Road
Belton, TX 76513
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
815 N Stagecoach Road, #300
Salado, TX 76571
Serves: Holland, Bartlett, Salado, and rural southeastern Bell County
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1
Bell County Temple Annex, 205 E. Central Avenue
Temple, TX 76501
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2
Bell County Temple Annex, 205 E. Central Avenue
Temple, TX 76501
E-FILEBell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 1
Bell County Killeen Annex, 301 Priest Drive
Killeen, TX 76541
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2
301 Priest Drive
Killeen, TX 76541
How to File in Bell 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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →