Portage County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Portage County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ravenna area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Portage County Municipal Court - Ravenna Branch
203 W. Main St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
Other Courthouse Locations
Portage County Municipal Court - Kent Branch
303 East Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
Serves: Portage County
How to File in Portage 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 Portage 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 →