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Small Claims Court in Scott 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 Scott 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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Scott County

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Georgetown
Scott County Circuit Court
119 N Hamilton St #1, Georgetown, KY, 40324
(502) 863-0474

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Small claims filings from Scott County are handled at Scott County Circuit Court in Georgetown. Scott County covers 3 ZIP codes, including the Georgetown, Sadieville and Stamping Ground 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

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Filing in Scott County

Small claims in Scott County

Residents of Scott County, Kentucky, which has a population of about 61,700, can file small claims cases through the Kentucky Small Claims Division. Cases are heard at the Scott County Circuit Court, located at 119 N Hamilton St #1 in Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, and the clerk's office can be reached at (502) 863-0474. The division handles claims of up to $2,500, and this limit applies to cases arising anywhere in the county, including Georgetown, Sadieville, and Stamping Ground, which fall within the ZIP codes 40324, 40370, and 40379. Scott County lies near Harrison County, Franklin County, and Fayette County, so parties traveling from those areas may find the Georgetown courthouse to be the nearest Scott County location. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so paperwork is handled in person or by other non-electronic means at the courthouse. The court accepts and processes filings, schedules hearings, and issues decisions in claims that fall within the stated dollar limit.

Where Scott County hears these cases

Scott County Circuit Court

119 N Hamilton St #1, Georgetown, KY 40324
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Scott County at a glance

Population61,700
Court sits inGeorgetown
Court systemKentucky Small Claims Division
Claim limit$2,500
ZIP codes in county3
Towns and cities3
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Scott County

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

Georgetown, Sadieville, Stamping Ground.

ZIP codes:

403244037040379

Scott County in context

Scott County is the 16th most populous of Kentucky's 120 counties, with about 61,700 residents. Scott County Circuit Court, in Georgetown, is about 9 miles from the Franklin County courthouse in Frankfort and 6 miles from the Fayette County courthouse in Lexington.

Nearby counties

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Scott 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 Scott County

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

Scott 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 Scott County Circuit Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Scott County Circuit Court, 119 N Hamilton St #1, Georgetown, KY 40324. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (502) 863-0474.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Georgetown, Sadieville, Stamping Ground.

Official sources

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

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