Oklahoma · Ottawa County

Small Claims Court in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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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Ottawa County

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

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Miami
District Court of Ottawa County (Small Claims Division)
102 East Central Avenue, Miami, OK, 74354
(918) 542-2801

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 Ottawa County are handled at District Court of Ottawa County (Small Claims Division) in Miami. Ottawa County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Cardin, Commerce and Fairland areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Ottawa County

Small claims in Ottawa County

Residents of Ottawa County, Oklahoma, which has a population of 30,404, can file small claims cases through the Oklahoma Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Cases in this county are heard at the District Court of Ottawa County (Small Claims Division), located at 102 East Central Avenue in Miami, ZIP code 74354. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court serves communities across the county, including Commerce, Fairland, Miami, North Miami, Quapaw, Wyandotte, Cardin, and Picher, covering ZIP codes such as 74335, 74339, 74343, 74355, 74358, 74360, 74363, and 74370. Ottawa County lies near Craig County, Delaware County, and Mayes County. The court can be reached by telephone at (918) 542-2801, and additional county information is posted at https://ottawa.okcounties.org/. Electronic filing is not available for small claims cases in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse.

Where Ottawa County hears these cases

District Court of Ottawa County (Small Claims Division)

102 East Central Avenue, Miami, OK 74354
Hours
Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ottawa County at a glance

Population30,404
Court sits inMiami
Court systemOklahoma Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county9
Towns and cities8
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Ottawa County

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

Cardin, Commerce, Fairland, Miami, North Miami, Picher, Quapaw, Wyandotte.

ZIP codes:

743357433974343743547435574358743607436374370

Ottawa County in context

Ottawa County is the 32nd most populous of Oklahoma's 77 counties, with about 30,404 residents.

Sources for Ottawa County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Ottawa County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$25–$85
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 Oklahoma

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 Ottawa County

Filing fee
$25–$85
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Ottawa County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$85.
Where do you file?+
At District Court of Ottawa County (Small Claims Division).
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
District Court of Ottawa County (Small Claims Division), 102 East Central Avenue, Miami, OK 74354. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (918) 542-3121.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Cardin, Commerce, Fairland, Miami, North Miami, Picher, Quapaw, Wyandotte.

Official sources

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

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