Erie County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Erie County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Sandusky area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Erie County Municipal Court
150 W Mason Rd
Milan, OH 44846
Other Courthouse Locations
Huron Municipal Court
417 Main Street
Huron, OH 44839
Serves: City of Huron and Huron Township.
Sandusky Municipal Court
222 Meigs Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
Serves: City of Sandusky, Perkins Township, Village of Bay View, and Village of Castalia.
Vermilion Municipal Court
687 Decatur Street
Vermilion, OH 44089
Serves: City of Vermilion (Erie and Lorain County), Vermilion Township, Florence Township, Brownhelm Township.
How to File in Erie 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 Erie 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 Ohio small claims court guide →