Denton County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Denton County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Denton area.
Small claims in Texas — the numbers for Denton County courts
$20,000
maximum claim
from $54
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–4 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Texas small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Denton County has 6 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Denton County
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
1 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1100
Denton, TX 76208
Serves: Denton (portion), Corinth (portion), Shady Shores, and surrounding areas.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
5533 FM 423, Suite 901
Frisco, TX 75036
Serves: Frisco (Denton County portion), The Colony, Hackberry, Lakewood Village, and portions of Little Elm.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
400 N Valley Parkway, Suite 2012
Lewisville, TX 75067
Serves: Lewisville, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, and surrounding areas.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Suite 101
Flower Mound, TX 76226
Serves: Flower Mound, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Westlake, and surrounding areas.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
1400 FM 424, Suite 124
Cross Roads, TX 76227
Serves: The northern part of Denton County, including Aubrey, Cross Roads, Krugerville, Pilot Point, Sanger, and surrounding rural areas.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 6
1029 W Rosemeade Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007
Serves: Carrollton (Denton County portion) and surrounding areas.
How to File in Denton 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 Denton County: North Dallas suburbs (Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound). Texas limit is $20,000.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Texas
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $20,000.
Limit raised to $20,000 effective October 2025. Filed in Justice of the Peace courts. Texas does not allow wage garnishment for most consumer debts.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
4 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Denton County?
Filing fees in Texas are set by the state and run from $54 to $99, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Texas 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 Denton County?
Small claims cases in Denton County are limited to $20,000. 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 in Denton County?
Yes — electronic filing is available for small claims in Denton County. You can also file in person or by mail. The clerk's office can tell you which option is fastest for your case.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Denton County?
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.