Lucas County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lucas County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Toledo area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Toledo Municipal Court
555 N Erie St
Toledo, OH 43604
Other Courthouse Locations
Maumee Municipal Court
400 Conant Street
Maumee, OH 43537
Serves: City of Maumee, City of Waterville, Village of Whitehouse, Waterville Township, and the portion of the Village of Swanton in Lucas County, as well as areas south of the Ohio Turnpike in Lucas County served by specific agencies.
Oregon Municipal Court
5330 Seaman Road
Oregon, OH 43616
Serves: Municipal corporations of Oregon and Harbor View, and within the Township of Jerusalem in Lucas County.
Sylvania Municipal Court
6700 Monroe St
Sylvania, OH 43560
Serves: City of Sylvania, villages of Berkey and Holland, townships of Sylvania, Richfield, Spencer and Harding, and portions of Swanton, Monclova and Springfield townships north of the Ohio Turnpike.
How to File in Lucas 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 Lucas 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 →