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Jay County Courthouse

Filing information for Jay County Courthouse in Portland, IN. Part of the Jay County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courthouse Details

Jay County Courthouse

120 N Court St

Portland, IN 47371

Mailing Address

120 N Court St

Portland, IN 47371

Phone: 260-726-4951Fax: 260-726-6922Email: melliott@jaycounty.in.gov

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Area Served

All of Jay County

How to File at Jay County Courthouse

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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 guide

For statewide rules, see the full Indiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.