West Virginia · Wood County

Small Claims Court in Wood 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 Wood 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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Wood County

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

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Parkersburg
Wood County Courthouse
1 Court Square, Parkersburg, WV, 26101
(304) 424-1850

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 Wood County are handled at Wood County Courthouse in Parkersburg. Wood County covers 16 ZIP codes, including the Belleville, Davisville and Mineral Wells areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Wood County

Small claims in Wood County

Small claims cases in Wood County, West Virginia are heard in the West Virginia Magistrate Court, which handles civil claims up to $20,000. The court sits at the Wood County Courthouse, located at 1 Court Square in Parkersburg, 26101, and the court can be reached by telephone at (304) 424-1850. Wood County has a population of 82,757 and covers communities including Parkersburg, Vienna, Williamstown, Mineral Wells, Belleville, Davisville, Rockport, Walker, Washington, and Waverly, along with ZIP codes such as 26104, 26105, 26150, 26181, and 26187. The county lies near Wirt County, Pleasants County, and Ritchie County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so documents are handled in paper form at the courthouse. The magistrate court receives the filings, schedules hearings, and issues decisions in these civil disputes. Parties with questions about filing procedures may contact the courthouse directly using the telephone number listed above.

Where Wood County hears these cases

Wood County Courthouse

1 Court Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Wood County at a glance

Population82,757
Court sits inParkersburg
Court systemWest Virginia Magistrate Court
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county16
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Wood County

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

Belleville, Davisville, Mineral Wells, Parkersburg, Rockport, Vienna, Walker, Washington, Waverly, Williamstown.

ZIP codes:

26101261022610326104261052610626120261212613326142261502616926180261812618426187

Wood County in context

Wood County is the 5th most populous of West Virginia's 55 counties, with about 82,757 residents.

Sources for Wood County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Wood 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 Wood 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

Wood 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 Wood County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Wood County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (304) 424-1850.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Belleville, Davisville, Mineral Wells, Parkersburg, Rockport, Vienna, Walker, Washington, Waverly, Williamstown.

Official sources

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

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