Monroe County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Monroe County, KY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Tompkinsville area.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

File your claim online — no trip to file

Max Claim

$2,500

Court

Monroe County Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse Location

Monroe County Circuit Court Clerk

300 N. Main St.

Tompkinsville, KY 42167

Phone: 270-487-5480Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

How to File in Monroe 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 guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Kentucky small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.