St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division
Filing information for St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division in Ashville, AL. Part of the St. Clair County small claims court system.
Small claims in Alabama — the numbers that apply at this court
$6,000
maximum claim
from $35
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Alabama small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SM-1): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division
100 6th Avenue North, Suite 400
Ashville, AL 35953
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Area Served
St. Clair County
How to File at St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the state's e-filing portal. Pro se litigants can register for e-notices.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideWrong court? St. Clair County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in St. Clair County →Small claims rules in Alabama
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $6,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division?
Filing fees in Alabama are set by the state and run from $35 to $198, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Alabama offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in St. Clair County?
Small claims cases in St. Clair County are limited to $6,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division, and when is it open?
St. Clair County Courthouse - Ashville Division is at 100 6th Avenue North, Suite 400, Ashville, AL 35953. Posted hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Phone: (205) 594-2184. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Ashville?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.