LaPorte County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in LaPorte County, IN. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the LaPorte area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
LaPorte County Courthouse (Superior Court 3)
813 Lincolnway
La Porte, IN 46350
Other Courthouse Locations
Michigan City Courthouse (Superior Court 4)
300 Washington Street, Suite 110
Michigan City, IN 46360
Serves: Serves cases arising from the northern part of LaPorte County, based on a geographic demarcation line.
How to File in LaPorte 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.
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 →