Lake County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lake County, IN. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Gary area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Crown Point
2293 N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
Other Courthouse Locations
Lake County Superior Court, County Division - East Chicago
3711 Main Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Serves: East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting.
Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Gary
15 West 4th Avenue
Gary, IN 46402
Serves: Gary, Lake Station, Griffith, unincorporated Hobart and Calumet Township.
Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond
232 Russell Street
Hammond, IN 46320
Serves: East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting.
How to File in Lake 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 Lake County: Gary/Hammond area (Chicago suburb in Indiana). Indiana limit is $8,000.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Indiana small claims court guide →