Vanderburgh County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court • Population: 180,136
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Vanderburgh County Courts Building - Small Claims
Address
1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room 220, Evansville, IN 47708
Phone
(812) 435-5142Court Website
https://www.in.gov/courtsLocal Tips
- Small Claims Court is on 2nd floor, Room 220
- Clerk's office for filing: (812) 435-5678
How to File in Vanderburgh County
Determine if your case qualifies for Indiana small claims court (up to $8,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Vanderburgh County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in Indiana
Important Rules in Indiana
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, visit your local courthouse at 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room 220, Evansville, IN 47708 or the Small Claims Court website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($35 - $85), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $8,000.
The maximum you can sue for in Indiana small claims court is $8,000. This limit applies to all counties including Vanderburgh County.
In Indiana, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in small claims court. While you can represent yourself in Vanderburgh County, you may choose to hire a lawyer for your case.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Indiana typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Vanderburgh County may vary depending on court schedules.
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