Indiana Small Claims Court Guide
Everything you need to know about filing a small claims case in Indiana.
Maximum Claim
$10,000
Filing Fee
$52
Fee waiver available
Court Name
Small Claims Court
Hearing Timeline
30–60 days from filing
Find your courthouse in Indiana
Search by city, county, or ZIP code to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
How Much Can You Sue For in Indiana?
In Indiana, individuals can file small claims cases for up to $10,000. This limit applies to both individuals and businesses.
Indiana Small Claims Court Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard filing fee | $52 |
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver application when you file.
Statutes of Limitations in Indiana
You must file your claim within the time limits below, or the court will dismiss your case regardless of its merits.
10
years — written contract
6
years — oral contract
2
years — property damage
2
years — personal injury
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Read the demand letter guideWhere to File in Indiana
Small claims cases in Indiana are handled by the Small Claims Court. Indiana has 92 county Small Claims Courts.
Where to file: File in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose
Not sure which court you need? Our step-by-step filing guide walks you through finding the right court for your case.
Find your specific courthouse: Search for your county courthouse below ↓ — get the address, phone number, hours, and see if e-filing is available.
How to Serve the Defendant in Indiana
After filing your claim, you must formally notify the defendant. This is called "service of process" and is required before your case can be heard.
Accepted methods: Personal service by sheriff, certified mail, or private process server
Deadline: Service must be completed at least 10 days before the hearing.
Indiana Small Claims Court Procedures
Can I bring a lawyer?
Yes, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in Indiana small claims court.
Can I appeal?
Either party may appeal within 30 days for new trial
Is e-filing available?
Yes, electronic filing is available in Indiana.
Are remote hearings available?
Remote hearings are available in some Indiana courts. Check with your specific court location for current policies.
Official Indiana Court Resources
Find Your Courthouse in Indiana
Select your county to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
Adams County
Decatur area
(260) 724-5347
Allen County
Fort Wayne area
(260) 449-7157
Bartholomew County
Columbus area
(812) 379-1620
Benton County
Fowler area
765-884-0370
Blackford County
Hartford City area
765-348-1130
Boone County
Lebanon area
(765) 482-6502
Brown County
Nashville area
812-988-7557
Carroll County
Delphi area
(765) 564-2136
Cass County
Logansport area
(574) 753-7740
Clark County
Jeffersonville area
(812) 670-4950
Clay County
Brazil area
812-448-9031
Clinton County
Frankfort area
(765) 659-6340
Crawford County
English area
(812) 338-3113
Daviess County
Washington area
812-254-8669
Dearborn County
Lawrenceburg area
(812) 537-8867
Decatur County
Greensburg area
812-663-8223
DeKalb County
Auburn area
(260) 925-1315
Delaware County
Muncie area
(765) 747-7726
Dubois County
Jasper area
(812) 481-7070
Elkhart County
Goshen area
(574) 538-3000
Fayette County
Connersville area
765-825-1813
Floyd County
New Albany area
812-948-5411
Fountain County
Covington area
765-793-6230
Franklin County
Brookville area
(765) 647-5111
Fulton County
Rochester area
574-223-3506
Gibson County
Princeton area
(812) 386-6474
Grant County
Marion area
(765) 668-8123
Greene County
Bloomfield area
(812) 384-3492
Hamilton County
Carmel area
(317) 776-9612
Hancock County
Greenfield area
(317) 477-1115
Harrison County
Corydon area
(812) 738-4289
Hendricks County
Danville area
317-745-9231
Henry County
New Castle area
(765) 529-6401
Howard County
Kokomo area
765-456-2220
Huntington County
Huntington area
(260) 358-4817
Jackson County
Brownstown area
(812) 522-9677
Jasper County
Rensselaer area
(219) 866-4913
Jay County
Portland area
260-726-4951
Jefferson County
Madison area
(812) 265-8914
Jennings County
Vernon area
812-352-3087
Johnson County
Franklin area
(317) 346-4420
Knox County
Vincennes area
(812) 885-2521
Kosciusko County
Warsaw area
574-372-2394
LaGrange County
LaGrange area
(260) 499-6363
Lake County
Gary area
(219) 755-3454
LaPorte County
LaPorte area
(219) 326-6808
Lawrence County
Bedford area
(812) 275-7543
Madison County
Anderson area
(765) 641-9443
Marion County
Indianapolis area
(317) 920-4530
Marshall County
Plymouth area
(574) 936-8922
Martin County
Shoals area
(812) 247-3651
Miami County
Peru area
(765) 472-2705
Monroe County
Bloomington area
(812) 349-2600
Montgomery County
Crawfordsville area
(765) 364-6455
Morgan County
Martinsville area
(765) 342-1040
Newton County
Kentland area
(888) 663-9866 x 1100
Noble County
Albion area
260-636-2736
Ohio County
Rising Sun area
(812) 438-2610
Orange County
Paoli area
(812) 723-2649
Owen County
Spencer area
(812) 829-5015
Parke County
Rockville area
(765) 569-5132
Perry County
Tell City area
(812) 547-3741
Pike County
Petersburg area
(812) 354-6025
Porter County
Valparaiso area
219-465-3450
Posey County
Mount Vernon area
(812) 838-1306
Pulaski County
Winamac area
(574) 946-3371
Putnam County
Greencastle area
(765) 653-2658
Randolph County
Winchester area
(765) 584-3309
Ripley County
Versailles area
(812) 689-5117
Rush County
Rushville area
(765) 932-2086
Scott County
Scottsburg area
(812) 752-8420
Shelby County
Shelbyville area
(317) 392-6320
Spencer County
Rockport area
(812) 649-6025
St. Joseph County
South Bend area
(574) 235-9794
Starke County
Knox area
(574) 772-9146
Steuben County
Angola area
(260) 668-1000 Ext 2240
Sullivan County
Sullivan area
(812) 268-4657
Switzerland County
Vevay area
(812) 427-4435
Tippecanoe County
Lafayette area
(765) 423-9326
Tipton County
Tipton area
(765) 675-2791
Union County
Liberty area
(765) 458-5934
Vanderburgh County
Evansville area
(812) 435-5160
Vermillion County
Newport area
(765) 492-5350
Vigo County
Terre Haute area
(812) 462-3211
Wabash County
Wabash area
(260) 563-0661
Warren County
Williamsport area
(765) 764-5888
Warrick County
Boonville area
812-897-6148
Washington County
Salem area
Wayne County
Richmond area
765-973-9220
Wells County
Bluffton area
(260) 824-3287
White County
Monticello area
574-583-1548
Whitley County
Columbia City area
(260) 248-3119
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