Nebraska · Gage County

Small Claims Court in Gage 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 Gage 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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Gage County

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

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Beatrice
Gage Courthouse
612 Grant St, Beatrice, NE, 68310

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 Gage County are handled at Gage Courthouse in Beatrice. Gage County covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Adams, Barneston and Beatrice 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

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Filing in Gage County

Small claims in Gage County

Residents of Gage County, Nebraska, which has a population of 21,687, can file small claims cases through the Nebraska Small Claims Court at the Gage Courthouse in Beatrice. The courthouse is located at 612 Grant St, Beatrice, 68310, and can be reached by phone at (402) 223-1300 or online at https://gagecountyne.gov/. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The claim limit in this court is $7,500. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse. The county covers communities including Adams, Barneston, Blue Springs, Clatonia, Cortland, Filley, Liberty, Odell, Pickrell, Virginia, and Wymore, along with ZIP codes such as 68301, 68318, 68331, 68381, and 68466. Gage County lies near Johnson County, Jefferson County, and Pawnee County, each of which maintains its own court facilities. The Gage Courthouse handles small claims matters filed within Gage County.

Where Gage County hears these cases

Gage Courthouse

612 Grant St, Beatrice, NE 68310
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Gage County at a glance

Population21,687
Court sits inBeatrice
Court systemNebraska Small Claims Court
Claim limit$7,500
ZIP codes in county12
Towns and cities12
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Gage County

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

Adams, Barneston, Beatrice, Blue Springs, Clatonia, Cortland, Filley, Liberty, Odell, Pickrell, Virginia, Wymore.

ZIP codes:

683016830968310683186832868331683576838168415684226845868466

Gage County in context

Gage County is the 15th most populous of Nebraska's 93 counties, with about 21,687 residents.

Sources for Gage County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Gage County

$7,500
Maximum claim
$7,500 maximum
$22–$45
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 Nebraska

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 Gage County

Filing fee
$22–$45
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Gage County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $7,500.
What does it cost to file?+
$22–$45.
Where do you file?+
At Gage Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Gage Courthouse, 612 Grant St, Beatrice, NE 68310. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (402) 223-1300.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Adams, Barneston, Beatrice, Blue Springs, Clatonia, Cortland, Filley, Liberty, Odell, Pickrell, Virginia, Wymore.

Official sources

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

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