Sebastian County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Sebastian County, AR. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Fort Smith area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Sebastian County District Court, Fort Smith Division, Civil/Small Claims Courtroom

901 South B Street, Suite 105

Fort Smith, AR 72901

Phone: (479) 784-2377Hours: 8:00am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

Greenwood District Court

301 E. Center, 2nd Floor

Greenwood, AR 72936

Serves: Sebastian County, excluding City of Fort Smith, City of Barling, and Central City

Phone: (479) 996-6501Hours: Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm
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How to File in Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Arkansas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.