Monroe County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Monroe County, MI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Monroe area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
1st District Court - Monroe County Courthouse
106 E First Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Other Courthouse Locations
1st District Court - South County Magistrate Office (Erie Satellite Court)
12277 S Telegraph Road
Erie, MI 48133
Serves: Primarily handles traffic offenses for southern Monroe County. It is not the primary location for filing small claims cases.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Michigan small claims court guide →