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Small Claims Court in Rowan 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 Rowan 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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Rowan County

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

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Morehead
Rowan County Judicial Center: Rowan Court of Justice
700 W. Main St., Morehead, KY, 40351

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 Rowan County are handled at Rowan County Judicial Center: Rowan Court of Justice in Morehead. Rowan County covers 4 ZIP codes, including the Clearfield, Elliottville and Farmers areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Rowan County

Small claims in Rowan County

Residents of Rowan County, Kentucky, can file small claims cases through the Kentucky Small Claims Division, which handles disputes with a claim limit of $2500. Cases are heard at the Rowan County Judicial Center: Rowan Court of Justice, located at 700 W. Main St. in Morehead, 40351. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at (606) 783-8505, and information about the court is posted at http://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Rowan.aspx. Rowan County has a population of 24,675 and covers communities including Clearfield, Elliottville, Farmers, and Morehead, along with the ZIP codes 40313, 40317, 40319, and 40351. The county lies near Bath County, Fleming County, and Elliott County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled in person at the judicial center during its posted business hours.

Where Rowan County hears these cases

Rowan County Judicial Center: Rowan Court of Justice

700 W. Main St., Morehead, KY 40351
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Rowan County at a glance

Population24,675
Court sits inMorehead
Court systemKentucky Small Claims Division
Claim limit$2,500
ZIP codes in county4
Towns and cities4
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Rowan County

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

Clearfield, Elliottville, Farmers, Morehead.

ZIP codes:

40313403174031940351

Rowan County in context

Rowan County is the 48th most populous of Kentucky's 120 counties, with about 24,675 residents.

Sources for Rowan County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Rowan 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 Rowan County

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

Rowan 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 Rowan County Judicial Center: Rowan Court of Justice.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Rowan County Judicial Center: Rowan Court of Justice, 700 W. Main St., Morehead, KY 40351. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (606) 783-8505.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Clearfield, Elliottville, Farmers, Morehead.

Official sources

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

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