Potter County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Potter County, PA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Coudersport area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Magisterial District Court 55-3-01

24 Mapleview Lane, Suite #1

Coudersport, PA 16915

Phone: (814) 274-9411Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Magisterial District Court 55-4-01

221 W. Academy St.

Shinglehouse, PA 16748

Serves: Shinglehouse and surrounding areas

Phone: (814) 697-6600Hours: Unavailable
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Magisterial District Court 55-4-03

28 Bridge Street, Suite 1

Galeton, PA 16922

Serves: Galeton and surrounding areas

Phone: (814) 435-2642Hours: Unavailable
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How to File in Potter 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 Potter 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 Pennsylvania small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.