Licking County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Licking County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Newark area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Court
Licking County Municipal Court, Small Claims Division
Courthouse Location
Licking County Municipal Court, Small Claims Division
40 West Main Street, 4th Floor
Newark, OH 43055
How to File in Licking 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.
Ready to take action in Licking County?
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 Ohio small claims court guide →