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

Phone: (330) 297-3635Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Other Courthouse Locations

Portage County Municipal Court - Kent Branch

303 East Main Street

Kent, OH 44240

Serves: Portage County

Phone: (330) 678-9170Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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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 guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Ohio small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.