Polk County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Polk County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Livingston area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Polk County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Polk County
Polk County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
101 West Mill Street, Suite 152
Livingston, TX 77351
Serves: Livingston and surrounding areas in Precinct 1
Polk County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
14115 U.S. Highway 190 W
Onalaska, TX 77360
Serves: Onalaska and surrounding areas in Precinct 2
Polk County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
201 W Ben Franklin
Corrigan, TX 75939
Serves: Corrigan and surrounding areas in Precinct 3
Polk County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
602 E Church Street, Suite 135
Livingston, TX 77351
Serves: Livingston and surrounding areas in Precinct 4
How to File in Polk 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 Texas small claims court guide →