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Small Claims Court in Thurston 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 Thurston 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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Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Pender
Thurston County Small Claims Courr
106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE, 68047
(402) 385-3136

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 Thurston County are handled at Thurston County Small Claims Courr in Pender. Thurston County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Macy, Pender and Rosalie 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 Thurston County

Small claims in Thurston County

Residents of Thurston County, Nebraska, a county of about 6,637 people, can bring small claims cases through the Nebraska Small Claims Court, which hears claims up to $7,500. The Thurston County Small Claims Court is located at 106 S 5th Street in Pender, 68047, and it can be reached by telephone at (402) 385-3318. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse itself. The county covers the communities of Macy, Pender, Rosalie, Thurston, Walthill, and Winnebago, along with the ZIP codes 68039, 68047, 68055, 68062, 68067, and 68071. Thurston County lies near Dakota County, Cuming County, and Burt County. Further information about the county court, including materials published by the court, is available at https://thurstoncountynebraska.us/webpages/county_court/county_court.html.

Where Thurston County hears these cases

Thurston County Small Claims Courr

106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Thurston County at a glance

Population6,637
Court sits inPender
Court systemNebraska Small Claims Court
Claim limit$7,500
ZIP codes in county6
Towns and cities6
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Thurston County

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

Macy, Pender, Rosalie, Thurston, Walthill, Winnebago.

ZIP codes:

680396804768055680626806768071

Thurston County in context

Thurston County is the 44th most populous of Nebraska's 93 counties, with about 6,637 residents.

Sources for Thurston County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Thurston 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 Thurston 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

Thurston 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 Thurston County Small Claims Courr.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Thurston County Small Claims Courr, 106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (402) 385-3318.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Macy, Pender, Rosalie, Thurston, Walthill, Winnebago.

Official sources

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

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