Indiana · Hendricks County

Small Claims Court in Hendricks County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Hendricks County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Hendricks County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Danville
Hendricks County Courthouse
51 W Main St, Danville, IN, 46122
(317) 745-9305

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Hendricks County are handled at Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville. Hendricks County covers 10 ZIP codes, including the Amo, Avon and Brownsburg areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Hendricks County

Small claims in Hendricks County

Residents of Hendricks County, Indiana, a county of 190,629 people that includes towns such as Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield, and North Salem, can file small claims cases through the Indiana Small Claims Court. Claims in this system are subject to a limit of $10,000. Cases are handled at the Hendricks County Courthouse, located at 51 W Main St in Danville, 46122. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (317) 745-9305, and additional information is posted at https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=13. Electronic filing is available in this county. The county covers ZIP codes including 46103, 46112, 46118, 46123, and 46168, and it lies near Putnam County, Morgan County, and Boone County, so filers sometimes need to confirm which county a matter falls within before contacting the court about a case.

Where Hendricks County hears these cases

Hendricks County Courthouse

51 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Hendricks County at a glance

Population190,629
Court sits inDanville
Court systemIndiana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county10
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Hendricks County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Stilesville.

ZIP codes:

46103461124611846122461234614946165461674616846180

Hendricks County in context

Hendricks County is the 8th most populous of Indiana's 92 counties, with about 190,629 residents. Hendricks County Courthouse, in Danville, is about 10 miles from the Putnam County courthouse in Greencastle and 12 miles from the Morgan County courthouse in Martinsville.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Hendricks County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$35–$85
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Indiana

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Hendricks County

Filing fee
$35–$85
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Hendricks County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$35–$85.
Where do you file?+
At Hendricks County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Hendricks County Courthouse, 51 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (317) 745-9231.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Stilesville.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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