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Painesville Municipal Court

Filing information for Painesville Municipal Court in Painesville, OH. Part of the Lake County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$6,000

Courthouse Details

Painesville Municipal Court

7 Richmond St.

Painesville, OH 44077

Phone: (440) 392-5883

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Thursday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Area Served

Painesville (City & Township), Fairport Harbor (Village), Grand River (Village), LeRoy (Township), Perry (Township & Village), Concord (Township), and Madison (Township & Village)

How to File at Painesville Municipal Court

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 take action?

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 Ohio small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.