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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.
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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Small claims filings from Shawnee County are handled at Shawnee District Court: Small Claims: Shawnee County Courthouse in Topeka. Shawnee County covers 43 ZIP codes, including the Auburn, Berryton and Dover areas.
No, on paper, in person or by mail
Not offered
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed
Residents of Shawnee County, Kansas can file small claims cases through the Kansas Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10000. Cases are heard at the Shawnee District Court: Small Claims: Shawnee County Courthouse, located at 200 SE 7th Street in Topeka, 66603. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (785) 251-6710, and general information is posted at https://www.shawneecourt.org/. The county has a population of 177,942 and includes Topeka along with Auburn, Berryton, Dover, Rossville, Silver Lake, Tecumseh, and Wakarusa, covering ZIP codes such as 66604, 66610, and 66618. Shawnee County lies near Jefferson County, Wabaunsee County, and Jackson County, each of which has its own court. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in Shawnee County, so filings are handled at the courthouse in Topeka during the hours listed above.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:
Auburn, Berryton, Dover, Rossville, Silver Lake, Tecumseh, Topeka, Wakarusa.
Shawnee County is the 3rd most populous of Kansas's 105 counties, with about 177,942 residents.
State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.
Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.
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