Nicholas County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Nicholas County, WV. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Summersville area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$20,000

Court

Nicholas County Magistrate Court

Courthouse Location

Nicholas County Magistrate Court

511 Church Street

Summersville, WV 26651

Phone: (304) 872-7829Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Assumed, based on Circuit Clerk hours in the same county)

How to File in Nicholas 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.

Ready to take action in Nicholas 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 West Virginia small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.