Montana · 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.

Claims up to $7,000 Squabble handles the filing No lawyer at the hearing
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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Libby
Lincoln Courthouse
512 California Ave, Libby, MT, 59923

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 Courthouse in Libby. Lincoln County covers 7 ZIP codes, including the Eureka, Fortine and Libby areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Lincoln County

Small claims in Lincoln County

Residents of Lincoln County, Montana, which has a population of 22,184, can bring small claims cases through the Montana Small Claims Court, which hears disputes up to $7,000. Cases are handled at the Lincoln Courthouse at 512 California Ave in Libby, 59923, and the court can be reached at (406) 293-7781 or through the county website at http://www.lincolncountymt.us/. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The county covers communities including Eureka, Fortine, Libby, Rexford, Stryker, Trego, and Troy, along with ZIP codes such as 59917, 59918, 59923, 59930, 59933, 59934, and 59935. Lincoln County lies near Sanders County, Flathead County, and Lake County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse during the hours listed above. Court staff at the Libby location can provide information about the small claims process.

Where Lincoln County hears these cases

Lincoln Courthouse

512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Lincoln County at a glance

Population22,184
Court sits inLibby
Court systemMontana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$7,000
ZIP codes in county7
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Lincoln County

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

Eureka, Fortine, Libby, Rexford, Stryker, Trego, Troy.

ZIP codes:

59917599185992359930599335993459935

Lincoln County in context

Lincoln County is the 10th most populous of Montana's 56 counties, with about 22,184 residents. Lincoln Courthouse, in Libby, is about 28 miles from the Sanders County courthouse in Thompson Falls and 29 miles from the Flathead County courthouse in Kalispell.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for Lincoln County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Lincoln County

$7,000
Maximum claim
$7,000 maximum
$20–$30
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Montana

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
$20–$30
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 $7,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$20–$30.
Where do you file?+
At Lincoln Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Lincoln Courthouse, 512 California Ave, Libby, MT 59923. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (406) 293-7781.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Eureka, Fortine, Libby, Rexford, Stryker, Trego, Troy.

Official sources

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

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