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
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.
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.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Pennsylvania small claims court guide →