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Trumbull County, Ohio Small Claims Filing Fee

The small claims filing fee in Trumbull County is $58 to $95, depending on which court hears your case. From the court's own published fees. Verified September 2026.

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Small Claims Filing Fee in Trumbull County

Warren Municipal Court
Covers: Warren, Warren Township, Howland Township (except Niles), Champion Township
Amount you claim Filing fee
Up to $6,000$95

$20 each additional defendant.

Source: Warren Municipal Court Schedule of Civil Court Costs. Verified September 2026. Court page: warren.org/municipal_court/court_rules___costs.php.

Niles Municipal Court
Covers: Niles, McDonald Village, Weathersfield Township
Amount you claim Filing fee
Up to $6,000$95

$20 each additional defendant. Effective 2025-01-06.

Source: Niles Municipal Court Civil Filing Fees, effective 1/6/2025. Verified September 2026. Court page: nilesmunicipalcourt.com/civil.php.

Girard Municipal Court
Covers: Girard, Hubbard, Hubbard Township, Liberty Township, Vienna Township
Amount you claim Filing fee
Up to $6,000$58

$10 each additional defendant.

Source: Girard Municipal Court Basic Court Costs / Fees Charged on Small Claims. Verified September 2026. Court page: girardmunicipalcourt.com/costs.

Newton Falls Municipal Court
Covers: Newton Falls, Lordstown Village, Bloomfield Township, Braceville Township, Bristol Township, Farmington Township, Mesopotamia Township, Newton Township, Southington Township
Amount you claim Filing fee
Up to $6,000$75

$20 each additional defendant.

Source: Newton Falls Municipal Court Costs & Waivers. Verified September 2026. Court page: newtonfallscourt.com/costsWaiver.php.

Trumbull County Central District Court
Covers: Cortland, Bazetta Township, Mecca Township, Johnston Township, Greene Township, Fowler Township
Amount you claim Filing fee
Up to $6,000$75

$20 each additional defendant.

Source: Trumbull County Central District Court - Small Claims. Verified September 2026. Court page: co.trumbull.oh.us/CentralCourt/cd_smclaims.html.

Fees can change during the year and exclude any service-of-process charge unless the table says it is included. Confirm the current amount with the clerk before you file.

Court contact for Trumbull County

The court's own page for small claims in Trumbull County: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1901.02. We do not have its street address or phone number on file yet; the official page lists how to reach the clerk.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trumbull County

How much does it cost to file small claims in Trumbull County, Ohio?
Trumbull County has more than one court that hears small claims, and each sets its own fee, from $58 to $95. See the table above for each court. This is the court's published fee, verified September 2026; fees change, so confirm with the clerk before you file.
Is the Trumbull County fee the same as the rest of Ohio?
Not necessarily. In Ohio the small claims fee is set locally. Counties where we have verified the fee range from $35 to $151. Trumbull County is 44 verified counties cheaper than it and 20 more expensive.
Can I get the Trumbull County small claims fee waived?
Yes, if you cannot afford the fee. Ask the clerk for the fee waiver (in forma pauperis) application when you file. Eligibility is based on income or on receiving public benefits. See our Ohio fee waiver guide for the process.
Where do I file a small claims case in Trumbull County?
File with the court that hears small claims for Trumbull County. The court's own page is linked on this page. Ask which court covers the address of the person you are suing.
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