Seneca County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Seneca County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Tiffin area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court - Tiffin Location
103 East Market Street, Suite 201
Tiffin, OH 44883
Other Courthouse Locations
Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court - Fostoria Location
213 South Main Street
Fostoria, OH 44830
Serves: City of Fostoria, Jackson and Loudon Townships in Seneca County.
How to File in Seneca 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 Seneca 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 →