Montgomery County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Montgomery County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Norristown area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$12,000
Courts (29)
29 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1517 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
Other Courthouse Locations
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
102 York Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1150 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1150 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
100 Old York Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
925 Montgomery Ave
Narberth, PA 19072
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
925 Montgomery Ave
Narberth, PA 19072
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1642 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
4010 Chemical Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
100 Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
8015 DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1414 W. Main St
Norristown, PA 19401
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
Plymouth Plaza, 580 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
107 E. Main St
Lansdale, PA 19446
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1000 W. Valley Forge Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1515 Dekalb St
Norristown, PA 19401
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1030 Cowpath Rd
Hatfield, PA 19440
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
108 High St
Pottstown, PA 19464
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
Pottstown Plaza, 799 State St
Pottstown, PA 19464
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
810 N. Charlotte St
Pottstown, PA 19464
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1301 Horsham Rd
Horsham, PA 19044
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
4002 Center Ave
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
621 W. Main St
Trappe, PA 19426
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
214 Main St
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
905 Sheble Lane
Penllyn, PA 19422
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
1314 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
344 Main St
Harleysville, PA 19438
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
925 Montgomery Ave
Narberth, PA 19072
Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court System
117 Main St
Red Hill, PA 19076
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: Case Initiation Form: MDJS 308A (Civil Complaint) | Case Types Handled: Civil money claims (contract disputes, debt collection, property damage, personal injury under $12,000), Landlord-Tenant complaints (evictions and possession), Recovery of personal property | Appeal Rights: Either party may appeal MDJ judgment to Court of Common Pleas within 30 days for de novo review (new trial) | Venue Rule: File at the MDJ court serving the defendant's municipality of residence (or where business operates, for entity defendants). Each Montgomery County MDJ serves specific assigned municipalities — see locations array.
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 Pennsylvania small claims court guide →