Montgomery County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Montgomery County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Dayton area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Montgomery County Municipal Court - Eastern Division
6111 Taylorsville Road
Huber Heights, OH 45424
Other Courthouse Locations
Montgomery County Municipal Court - Western Division
875 E. Main Street
Trotwood, OH 45426
Serves: Cities of Trotwood and Brookville; Townships of Clay, Jackson, Jefferson and Perry; Villages of New Lebanon, Phillipsburg, Farmersville and Verona.
How to File in Montgomery 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.
Important for Montgomery County: Dayton area. Ohio limit is $6,000.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Ohio small claims court guide →