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Small Claims Court in McCracken 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 McCracken 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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McCracken County

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

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Paducah
McCracken County Courthouse
300 Clarence Gaines St, Paducah, KY, 42003

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 McCracken County are handled at McCracken County Courthouse in Paducah. McCracken County covers 5 ZIP codes, including the Kevil, Paducah and West Paducah areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

In this county

Filing in McCracken County

Small claims in McCracken County

Residents of McCracken County, Kentucky, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Kentucky Small Claims Division, which handles claims of up to $2500. Cases are heard at the McCracken County Courthouse, located at 300 Clarence Gaines St in Paducah, 42003. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached by phone at (270) 444-4769, and information is posted at https://mccrackencountyky.gov/. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse. McCracken County has a population of 67,550 and includes the communities of Paducah, West Paducah, and Kevil, along with the ZIP codes 42001, 42002, 42003, 42053, and 42086. The county lies near Ballard County, Livingston County, and Carlisle County, each of which has its own courts. The division exists to resolve claims within the dollar limit set for small claims matters in Kentucky.

Where McCracken County hears these cases

McCracken County Courthouse

300 Clarence Gaines St, Paducah, KY 42003
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

McCracken County at a glance

Population67,550
Court sits inPaducah
Court systemKentucky Small Claims Division
Claim limit$2,500
ZIP codes in county5
Towns and cities3
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in McCracken County

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

Kevil, Paducah, West Paducah.

ZIP codes:

4200142002420034205342086

McCracken County in context

McCracken County is the 13th most populous of Kentucky's 120 counties, with about 67,550 residents.

Sources for McCracken County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in McCracken 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 McCracken 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

McCracken 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 McCracken County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
McCracken County Courthouse, 300 Clarence Gaines St, Paducah, KY 42003. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (270) 444-4769.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Kevil, Paducah, West Paducah.

Official sources

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

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