West Virginia · Wayne County

Small Claims Court in Wayne 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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Where to file small claims in Wayne 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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Wayne County

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

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Wayne
Wayne County Courthouse
700 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV, 25570

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 Wayne County are handled at Wayne County Courthouse in Wayne. Wayne County covers 14 ZIP codes, including the Ceredo, Crum and Dunlow areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Filing in Wayne County

Small claims in Wayne County

Residents of Wayne County, West Virginia, a county of 37,589 people, can file small claims cases through the West Virginia Magistrate Court, which handles claims up to $20,000. Cases are heard at the Wayne County Courthouse, located at 700 Hendricks St in the town of Wayne, 25570. The courthouse is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at (304) 272-6350, and county information is posted at https://waynecountywv.org/. The court serves communities across the county, including Ceredo, Kenova, Fort Gay, Lavalette, Prichard, East Lynn, Crum, and Wilsondale, and covers ZIP codes such as 25507, 25511, 25514, 25530, 25555, and 25704. Wayne County lies near Lincoln County, Cabell County, and Mingo County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse during its posted hours.

Where Wayne County hears these cases

Wayne County Courthouse

700 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570
Hours
Monday to Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Wayne County at a glance

Population37,589
Court sits inWayne
Court systemWest Virginia Magistrate Court
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county14
Towns and cities14
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County

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

Ceredo, Crum, Dunlow, East Lynn, Fort Gay, Genoa, Huntington, Kenova, Kiahsville, Lavalette, Prichard, Shoals, Wayne, Wilsondale.

ZIP codes:

2550725511255122551425517255302553425535255552556225570256692569925704

Wayne County in context

Wayne County is the 14th most populous of West Virginia's 55 counties, with about 37,589 residents. Wayne County Courthouse, in Wayne, is about 7 miles from the Cabell County courthouse in Huntington.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Wayne County

$20,000
Maximum claim
$20,000 maximum
$25–$50
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 West Virginia

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 Wayne County

Filing fee
$25–$50
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Wayne County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $20,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$50.
Where do you file?+
At Wayne County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Wayne County Courthouse, 700 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570. Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Phone: (304) 272-6350.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Ceredo, Crum, Dunlow, East Lynn, Fort Gay, Genoa, Huntington, Kenova, Kiahsville, Lavalette, Prichard, Shoals, Wayne, Wilsondale.

Official sources

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

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