Missouri · Lincoln County

Small Claims Court in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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Lincoln County

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

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Troy
Lincoln County Justice Center
45 Business Park Dr, Troy, MO, 63379
(636) 528-6300

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 Lincoln County are handled at Lincoln County Justice Center in Troy. Lincoln County covers 10 ZIP codes, including the Elsberry, Foley and Hawk Point 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

In this county

Filing in Lincoln County

Small claims in Lincoln County

Residents of Lincoln County, Missouri, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Missouri Small Claims Court, which hears disputes with a claim limit of $5,000. Cases in this county are handled at the Lincoln County Justice Center, located at 45 Business Park Dr in Troy, 63379, and the court can be reached by phone at (636) 528-6300. The county has a population of 65,888 and includes communities such as Elsberry, Foley, Hawk Point, Moscow Mills, Old Monroe, Olney, Silex, Troy, Whiteside, and Winfield, covering ZIP codes including 63343, 63347, 63349, 63362, and 63389. Lincoln County lies near Warren County, Pike County, and Montgomery County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are made in paper form at the courthouse. The Missouri Small Claims Court provides a process for resolving these smaller monetary disputes, with the Lincoln County Justice Center in Troy serving as the location where such cases in the county are filed and heard.

Where Lincoln County hears these cases

Lincoln County Justice Center

45 Business Park Dr, Troy, MO 63379
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court sitelcmo.us

Lincoln County at a glance

Population65,888
Court sits inTroy
Court systemMissouri Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county10
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Lincoln County

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

Elsberry, Foley, Hawk Point, Moscow Mills, Old Monroe, Olney, Silex, Troy, Whiteside, Winfield.

ZIP codes:

63343633476334963362633696337063377633796338763389

Lincoln County in context

About 65,888 people live in Lincoln County.

Sources for Lincoln County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Lincoln County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$25–$50
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 Missouri

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 Lincoln County

Filing fee
$25–$50
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Lincoln County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$50.
Where do you file?+
At Lincoln County Justice Center.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Lincoln County Justice Center, 45 Business Park Dr, Troy, MO 63379. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (636) 528-6300.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Elsberry, Foley, Hawk Point, Moscow Mills, Old Monroe, Olney, Silex, Troy, Whiteside, Winfield.

Official sources

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

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