Montgomery County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Montgomery County, KS. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Independence area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Montgomery County District Court - Independence

300 E Main St, 2nd Floor

Independence, KS 67301

Phone: (620) 330-1070Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Montgomery County District Court - Coffeyville

102 W 7th St, 3rd Floor

Coffeyville, KS 67337

Serves: Montgomery County

Phone: (620) 251-1060Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Montgomery County District Court - Sedan

215 N Chautauqua St, 3rd Floor

Sedan, KS 67361

Serves: Montgomery County

Phone: (620) 725-5870Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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How to File in Montgomery County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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 Montgomery County?

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 Kansas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.