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Small Claims Court in Madison 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 Madison 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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Madison County

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

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Richmond
Madison County Court House
101 W Main St, Richmond, KY, 40475

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 Madison County are handled at Madison County Court House in Richmond. Madison County covers 5 ZIP codes, including the Berea, Richmond and Waco areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Madison County

Small claims in Madison County

Residents of Madison County, Kentucky, which has a population of 99,582 and includes the communities of Berea, Richmond, and Waco, can bring small claims cases through the Kentucky Small Claims Division. The claim limit is $2,500. Cases are handled at the Madison County Court House, located at 101 W Main St in Richmond, 40475. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached by phone at (859) 624-4703, and further information is posted at http://clerk.madisoncountyky.us/. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse. The county also covers the ZIP codes 40385, 40403, 40404, and 40476. Madison County lies near Garrard County, Jessamine County, and Clark County, each of which maintains its own courts for matters arising within its boundaries.

Where Madison County hears these cases

Madison County Court House

101 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Madison County at a glance

Population99,582
Court sits inRichmond
Court systemKentucky Small Claims Division
Claim limit$2,500
ZIP codes in county5
Towns and cities3
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Madison County

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

Berea, Richmond, Waco.

ZIP codes:

4038540403404044047540476

Madison County in context

Madison County is the 8th most populous of Kentucky's 120 counties, with about 99,582 residents. Madison County Court House, in Richmond, is about 9 miles from the Jessamine County courthouse in Nicholasville.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for Madison County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Madison 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 Madison County

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

Madison 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 Madison County Court House.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Madison County Court House, 101 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (859) 624-4703.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Berea, Richmond, Waco.

Official sources

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

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