Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims)
Filing information for Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims) in Owensboro, KY. Part of the Daviess County small claims court system.
Small claims in Kentucky — the numbers that apply at this court
$2,500
maximum claim
$45
filing fee (published)
1–15 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Kentucky small claims guide · The form that starts a case (AOC-175): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims)
100 E. 2nd St.
Owensboro, KY 42303
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 277
Owensboro, KY 42302
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Daviess County
How to File at Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims)
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing for small claims cases is available statewide for self-represented litigants through the KYeCourts system. Users must create an account and select 'Self-Represented Litigant' as the account type.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideSmall claims rules in Kentucky
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $2,500.
Lowest small claims limit in the country
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
15 yrs written contract · 5 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 1 yr personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims)?
Filing fees in Kentucky are set by the state and are $45. If you can't afford the fee, Kentucky 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 Daviess County?
Small claims cases in Daviess County are limited to $2,500. 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 at Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims)?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims), and when is it open?
Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (for District Court Small Claims) is at 100 E. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 42303. Posted hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (270) 687-7270. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Owensboro?
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.