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Small Claims Court in Hancock 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 Hancock 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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Hancock County

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

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Findlay
Findlay Municipal Court
318 Dorney Plaza Room 206 P.O. Box 826, Findlay, OH, 45840
(419) 424-7143

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 Hancock County are handled at Findlay Municipal Court in Findlay. Hancock County covers 13 ZIP codes, including the Arcadia, Arlington and Benton Ridge areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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Filing in Hancock County

Small claims in Hancock County

Residents of Hancock County, Ohio, a county of 75,016 people that includes Findlay, Arlington, Van Buren, Mc Comb, Rawson, and Vanlue, along with ZIP codes such as 45840, 45814, 45881, and 45897, can bring small claims cases through the Ohio Small Claims Court. The Findlay Municipal Court, located in Findlay at 318 Dorney Plaza Room 206 P.O. Box 826, 45840, handles these matters and can be reached at (419) 424-7141. The claim limit in small claims is $6,000. The court is open Monday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse. Hancock County lies near Wyandot County, Hardin County, and Putnam County. Case and daily docket information is posted at https://www.findlayohio.gov/government/municipal-court/case-search-daily-docket.

Where Hancock County hears these cases

Findlay Municipal Court

318 Dorney Plaza Room 206 P.O. Box 826, Findlay, OH 45840
Hours
Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday to Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Hancock County at a glance

Population75,016
Court sits inFindlay
Court systemOhio Small Claims Court
Claim limit$6,000
ZIP codes in county13
Towns and cities12
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Hancock County

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

Arcadia, Arlington, Benton Ridge, Findlay, Jenera, Mc Comb, Mount Blanchard, Mount Cory, Rawson, Van Buren, Vanlue, Williamstown.

ZIP codes:

44804458144581645839458404584145858458674586845881458894589045897

Hancock County in context

Hancock County is the 33rd most populous of Ohio's 88 counties, with about 75,016 residents.

Sources for Hancock County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Hancock 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 Hancock 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

Hancock 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 Findlay Municipal Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Findlay Municipal Court, 318 Dorney Plaza Room 206 P.O. Box 826, Findlay, OH 45840. Hours: Monday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone: (419) 424-7141.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Arcadia, Arlington, Benton Ridge, Findlay, Jenera, Mc Comb, Mount Blanchard, Mount Cory, Rawson, Van Buren, Vanlue, Williamstown.

Official sources

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

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