Venango County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Magisterial District Court 28-3-01

1052 Grandview Road

Oil City, PA 16301

Phone: (814) 670-0339Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for Lunch)

Other Courthouse Locations

Magisterial District Court 28-3-03

217 Thirteenth Street

Franklin, PA 16323

Serves: City of Franklin, Frenchcreek Township, Mineral Township, Polk Borough, Sandycreek Township, Sugarcreek Borough (voting districts 1 and 3), and Victory Township.

Phone: (814) 432-3621Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Magisterial District Court 28-3-04

3512 State Route 257, Suite 106

Seneca, PA 16346

Serves: Barkeyville Borough, Clinton Township, Clintonville Borough, Cranberry Township, Emlenton Borough, Irwin Township, Pinegrove Township, President Township, Richland Township, Rockland Township, and Scrubgrass Township.

Phone: (814) 676-5421Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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How to File in Venango 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 Venango 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.