Johnson County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Johnson County, KS. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Overland Park area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$10,000

Court

Johnson County District Court

Courthouse Location

Johnson County District Court

150 W Santa Fe St

Olathe, KS 66061

Phone: (913) 715-3300Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

How to File in Johnson 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.

Important for Johnson County: Kansas City suburb (Kansas side). Kansas small claims limit is $4,000.

Ready to take action in Johnson County?

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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Kansas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.