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Small Claims Court in Brown 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 Brown 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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Brown County

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

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Georgetown
Municipal Court
770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH, 45121
(937) 378-6358

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 Brown County are handled at Municipal Court in Georgetown. Brown County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Aberdeen, Decatur and Fayetteville areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Brown County

Small claims in Brown County

Residents of Brown County, Ohio, which has a population of 44,292, can file small claims cases through the Ohio Small Claims Court at the Municipal Court in Georgetown, located at 770 Mount Orab Pike, 45121. The claim limit in this court is $6,000. The court serves communities across the county, including Aberdeen, Decatur, Fayetteville, Feesburg, Georgetown, Hamersville, Higginsport, Mount Orab, Ripley, Russellville, and Sardinia, covering ZIP codes such as 45101, 45118, 45130, 45167, and 45171. Brown County lies near Clermont County, Adams County, and Highland County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled in person at the court. The clerk's office can be reached at (937) 378-6358, and case records can be searched online at https://www.clerkofcourtsbrowncountyohio.org/recordSearch.php?k=searchForm0810.

Where Brown County hears these cases

Municipal Court

770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Brown County at a glance

Population44,292
Court sits inGeorgetown
Court systemOhio Small Claims Court
Claim limit$6,000
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Brown County

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

Aberdeen, Decatur, Fayetteville, Feesburg, Georgetown, Hamersville, Higginsport, Mount Orab, Ripley, Russellville, Sardinia.

ZIP codes:

4510145115451184511945121451304513145154451674516845171

Brown County in context

Brown County is the 55th most populous of Ohio's 88 counties, with about 44,292 residents. Municipal Court, in Georgetown, is about 11 miles from the Clermont County courthouse in Batavia and 10 miles from the Adams County courthouse.

Nearby counties

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Brown County

$6,000
Maximum claim
$6,000 maximum
$25–$70
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 Ohio

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 Brown County

Filing fee
$25–$70
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Brown County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $6,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$70.
Where do you file?+
At Municipal Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Municipal Court, 770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (937) 378-6358.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Aberdeen, Decatur, Fayetteville, Feesburg, Georgetown, Hamersville, Higginsport, Mount Orab, Ripley, Russellville, Sardinia.

Official sources

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

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