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Small Claims Court in Kenton 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 Kenton 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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Kenton County

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

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Covington
Kenton District Court
230 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Covington, KY, 41011
(859) 292-6523

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 Kenton County are handled at Kenton District Court in Covington. Kenton County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Covington, Erlanger and Ft Mitchell areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

In this county

Filing in Kenton County

Small claims in Kenton County

Residents of Kenton County, Kentucky, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Kentucky Small Claims Division, which handles claims up to $2500. Cases are heard at the Kenton District Court, located at 230 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, in Covington, 41011. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached by telephone at (859) 292-6484. The county has a population of 174,862 and includes communities such as Covington, Erlanger, Ft Mitchell, Independence, Latonia, and Morning View, along with ZIP codes including 41011, 41015, 41017, 41018, and 41051. Kenton County lies near Campbell County, Boone County, and Pendleton County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so small claims paperwork is handled at the courthouse during its posted business hours. The Small Claims Division provides a simplified process for resolving disputes that fall within the monetary limit set by the court system.

Where Kenton County hears these cases

Kenton District Court

230 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Covington, KY 41011
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Kenton County at a glance

Population174,862
Court sits inCovington
Court systemKentucky Small Claims Division
Claim limit$2,500
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Kenton County

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

Covington, Erlanger, Ft Mitchell, Independence, Kenton, Latonia, Morning View.

ZIP codes:

4101141012410144101541016410174101841019410514105341063

Kenton County in context

Kenton County is the 3rd most populous of Kentucky's 120 counties, with about 174,862 residents. Kenton District Court, in Covington, is about 6 miles from the Boone County courthouse in Burlington.

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 Kenton County

$2,500
Maximum claim
$2,500 maximum
$25–$65
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Kentucky

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 Kenton County

Filing fee
$25–$65
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Kenton County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $2,500.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$65.
Where do you file?+
At Kenton District Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Kenton District Court, 230 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Covington, KY 41011. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (859) 292-6484.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Covington, Erlanger, Ft Mitchell, Independence, Kenton, Latonia, Morning View.

Official sources

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

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