Susquehanna County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Magisterial District Court 34-3-01

71 Lake Ave

Montrose, PA 18801

Phone: (570) 278-5965Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – Noon & 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Magisterial District Court 34-3-02

210 Public Way Suite 1

New Milford, PA 18834

Serves: Boroughs of Great Bend, Hallstead, Lanesboro, New Milford, Oakland, Susquehanna, Thompson and the Townships of Ararat, Great Bend, Harmony, Jackson, New Milford, Oakland, and Thompson.

Phone: (570) 465-3551Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – Noon & 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Magisterial District Court 34-3-03

1866 State Route 106

Clifford, PA 18413

Serves: Boroughs of Forest City, Hop Bottom, Union Dale and the Townships of Brooklyn, Clifford, Gibson, Harford, Herrick, Lathrop, and Lenox.

Phone: (570) 222-6356Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – Noon & 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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How to File in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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.