Carbon County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Carbon County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Jim Thorpe area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$12,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Magisterial District Court 56-3-01
340 Center Avenue, P.O. Box 356
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Other Courthouse Locations
Magisterial District Court 56-3-02
401 Delaware Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071
Serves: Bowmanstown Borough, Franklin Township, Lower Towamensing Township, Palmerton Borough, Parryville Borough, and Towamensing Township
Magisterial District Court 56-3-03
417 East Ridge Street, P.O. Box 203
Lansford, PA 18232
Serves: East Penn Township, Lansford Borough, Mahoning Township (Mahoning and New Mahoning Voting Districts), Nesquehoning Borough, and Summit Hill Borough
Magisterial District Court 56-3-04
71 W. Main Street
Weatherly, PA 18255
Serves: Banks Township, Beaver Meadows Borough, East Side Borough, Kidder Township, Lausanne Township, Lehigh Township, Packer Township, and Weatherly Borough
How to File in Carbon 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 Carbon County?
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 Pennsylvania small claims court guide →