Shelby County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Shelby County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Center area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (5)
5 courthouses
Shelby County has 5 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Shelby County
Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
518 Nacogdoches St
Center, TX 75935
Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
174 FM 417 E
Shelbyville, TX 75973
Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
12723 US Hwy 84 East, Suite 1
Joaquin, TX 75954
Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
140 Ed Wall St
Tenaha, TX 75974
Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
501 Austin Street
Timpson, TX 75975
How to File in Shelby County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
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 get your money back?
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 Texas small claims court guide →