Kansas · Sedgwick County

Small Claims Court in Sedgwick 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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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Sedgwick 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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Sedgwick County

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Wichita
Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court)
525 N Main, 5th Floor, Wichita, KS, 67203
(316) 660-5900

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 Sedgwick County are handled at Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court) in Wichita. Sedgwick County covers 49 ZIP codes, including the Andale, Bentley and Cheney areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Sedgwick County

Small claims in Sedgwick County

Residents of Sedgwick County, Kansas, a county of 536,081 people, can file small claims cases through the Kansas Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Cases are heard at the Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court), located at 525 N Main, 5th Floor, in Wichita, 67203. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. It serves the whole county, including Wichita, Derby, Haysville, Maize, Valley Center, Goddard, Clearwater, Mulvane, Andale, Cheney, Colwich, Kechi, Mount Hope, Bentley, Garden Plain, Greenwich, Viola, and Mcconnell Afb, along with ZIP codes such as 67202, 67037, 67060, 67101, and 67147. Electronic filing is not available, and the court can be reached by telephone at (316) 660-5900. Sedgwick County lies near Harvey County to the north, Butler County to the east, and Sumner County to the south, each of which has its own court for matters arising there. More information is posted at http://www.dc18.org/.

Where Sedgwick County hears these cases

Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court)

525 N Main, 5th Floor, Wichita, KS 67203
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court sitedc18.org

Sedgwick County at a glance

Population536,081
Court sits inWichita
Court systemKansas Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county49
Towns and cities18
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Sedgwick County

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

Andale, Bentley, Cheney, Clearwater, Colwich, Derby, Garden Plain, Goddard, Greenwich, Haysville, Kechi, Maize, Mcconnell Afb, Mount Hope, Mulvane, Valley Center, Viola, Wichita.

All 49 ZIP codes in Sedgwick County
67001670166702567026670306703767050670526705567060670676710167108671106714767149672016720267203672046720567206672076720867209672106721167212672136721467215672166721767218672196722067221672236722667227672286723067232672356726067275672766727767278

Sedgwick County in context

Sedgwick County is the 2nd most populous of Kansas's 105 counties, with about 536,081 residents. Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court), in Wichita, is about 15 miles from the Sumner County courthouse in Wellington and 14 miles from the Butler County courthouse in El Dorado.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in Sedgwick County

Cases prepared since Jan 202411
Median claim$3,650

Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for Sedgwick County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Sedgwick County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$47.50–$67.50
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Kansas

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 Sedgwick County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $500: $47.50
  • Claims over $500: $67.50
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
Start your claim
FAQ

Sedgwick County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$47.50–$67.50.
Where do you file?+
At Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court).
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Sedgwick County District Courthouse (18th Judicial District Court), 525 N Main, 5th Floor, Wichita, KS 67203. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (316) 660-5800.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Andale, Bentley, Cheney, Clearwater, Colwich, Derby, Garden Plain, Goddard, Greenwich, Haysville, Kechi, Maize, Mcconnell Afb, Mount Hope, Mulvane, Valley Center, Viola, Wichita.

Official sources

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

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