Van Zandt County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Van Zandt County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Canton area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Van Zandt County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
212 W. Garland
Grand Saline, TX 75140
Serves: Grand Saline and surrounding areas
Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
250 E. Grove St., Suite 102
Canton, TX 75103
Serves: Canton and surrounding areas
Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
145 N. Fifth St.
Wills Point, TX 75169
Serves: Wills Point and surrounding areas
Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
1540 FM 279
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Serves: Ben Wheeler and surrounding areas
How to File in Van Zandt 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 →