Complete directory of every Small Claims Court filing office in Ontario — organized by judicial region with addresses, phone numbers, and filing information.
· Reviewed by Jonathan Kleiman, J.D.
Ontario's Small Claims Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice. It handles civil disputes up to $50,000 (exclusive of interest and costs) and is designed to be accessible to both self-represented litigants and those represented by lawyers or paralegals.
The province is divided into eight judicial regions, each with multiple court locations. Some locations are full filing offices where you can issue claims and file documents, while others are satellite courthouses used only for hearings.
Which court do you file at? Under Rule 6.01 of the Small Claims Court Rules, you must file at the court office nearest to where the defendant lives or carries on business, or nearest to where the cause of action arose.
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 47 Sheppard Ave. East, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M2N 5N1 | 416-326-3554 | Filing Office |
The Toronto Small Claims Court at 47 Sheppard Avenue East handles all Small Claims Court matters for the City of Toronto. It is the busiest Small Claims Court in Ontario.
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie | 75 Mulcaster Street Barrie, ON L4M 3P2 | 705-739-6111 | Filing Office |
| Bracebridge | 3 Dominion Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E6 | 705-645-8793 | Filing Office |
| Cobourg | 860 William Street Cobourg, ON K9A 3A9 | 905-372-3751 | Filing Office |
| Lindsay | 440 Kent Street West Lindsay, ON K9V 6K2 | 705-324-1400 | Filing Office |
| Markham | 8500 Leslie Street, Suite 395 Markham, ON L3T 7M8 | 905-731-2664 | Filing Office |
| Newmarket | 50 Eagle Street West Newmarket, ON L3Y 6B1 | 905-853-4809 | Filing Office |
| Orillia | 700 Memorial Avenue, Cottage C Orillia, ON L3V 6J3 | 705-326-2671 | Filing Office |
| Oshawa | 150 Bond Street East Oshawa, ON L1G 0A2 | 905-743-2800 | Filing Office |
| Peterborough | 70 Simcoe Street Peterborough, ON K9H 7G9 | 705-876-3816 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Files Through |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | 855 Major Mackenzie Dr. East, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4X7 | Markham (905-731-2664) |
| Collingwood | 49 Huron Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1C5 | Barrie (705-739-6111) |
| Midland | 605 Yonge Street, Midland, ON L4R 2E1 | Barrie (705-739-6111) |
| Brighton | 35 Alice Street, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 | Cobourg (905-372-3751) |
| Huntsville | 36 Chaffey Street, Huntsville, ON P1H 1J4 | Bracebridge (705-645-8793) |
| Minden | 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 | Lindsay (705-324-1400) |
Richmond Hill note: The Richmond Hill courthouse at 855 Major Mackenzie Dr. East is a courtroom-only location. All Small Claims Court filings for the Richmond Hill area must be made at the Markham office at 8500 Leslie Street, Suite 395.
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford | 70 Wellington Street Brantford, ON N3T 2L9 | 519-752-7828 | Filing Office |
| Burlington | 2021 Plains Road East Burlington, ON L7R 4M3 | 905-637-4125 | Filing Office |
| Cayuga | 55 Munsee Street North Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 | 905-772-3335 | Filing Office |
| Hamilton | 45 Main Street East (John Sopinka Courthouse) Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7 | 905-645-5252 | Filing Office |
| Kitchener | 85 Frederick Street Kitchener, ON N2H 0A7 | 519-741-3270 | Filing Office |
| Simcoe | Suite 301, 50 Frederick Hobson VC Drive Simcoe, ON N3Y 0E4 | 519-426-6550 | Filing Office |
| St. Catharines | 59 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7N8 | 905-988-6200 | Filing Office |
| Welland | 102 East Main Street Welland, ON L3B 3W6 | 905-735-0010 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Files Through |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 233 Elizabeth Street, Grimsby, ON L3M 3K5 | St. Catharines (905-988-6200) |
| Niagara Falls | 4635 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2L6 | Welland (905-735-0010) |
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton | 7765 Hurontario Street (A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse) Brampton, ON L6W 4T1 | 905-456-4700 | Filing Office |
| Guelph | 74 Woolwich Street Guelph, ON N1H 3T9 | 519-824-4100 | Filing Office |
| Milton | 491 Steeles Avenue East Milton, ON L9T 1Y7 | 905-878-7285 | Filing Office |
| Orangeville | 10 Louisa Street Orangeville, ON L9W 3P9 | 519-941-5802 | Filing Office |
| Owen Sound | 611 9th Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 6Z4 | 519-370-2430 | Filing Office |
| Walkerton | 207 Cayley Street Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 | 519-881-1772 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 15 Bridge Street West Belleville, ON K8P 0C7 | 613-962-9106 | Filing Office |
| Brockville | 41 Court House Square Brockville, ON K6V 7N3 | 613-341-2800 | Filing Office |
| Cornwall | 29 Second Street West Cornwall, ON K6J 1G3 | 613-933-7500 | Filing Office |
| Kingston | 5 Court Street Kingston, ON K7L 2N4 | 613-548-6811 | Filing Office |
| L'Orignal | 59 Court Street, 2nd Floor L'Orignal, ON K0B 1K0 | 613-675-4567 | Filing Office |
| Napanee | 41 Dundas Street West Napanee, ON K7R 1Z5 | 613-354-3845 | Filing Office |
| Ottawa | 161 Elgin Street, 2nd Floor Ottawa, ON K2P 2K1 | 613-239-1079 | Filing Office |
| Pembroke | 297 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, ON K8A 3K2 | 613-732-8581 | Filing Office |
| Perth | 43 Drummond Street East Perth, ON K7H 1G1 | 613-267-2021 | Filing Office |
| Picton | 44 Union Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0 | 613-476-6236 | Filing Office |
| Renfrew | 315 Raglan Street South Renfrew, ON K7V 1R6 | 613-432-3193 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Files Through |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft | 5 Fairway Boulevard, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 | Belleville (613-962-9106) |
| Arnprior | 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior, ON K7S 1R6 | Renfrew (613-432-3193) |
| Alexandria | 110 Main Street North, Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0 | L'Orignal (613-675-4567) |
| Morrisburg | 8 Fifth Street West, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 | Brockville (613-341-2800) |
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochrane | 149 Fourth Avenue Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0 | 705-272-4256 | Filing Office |
| Gore Bay | 27 Phipps Street Gore Bay, ON P0P 1H0 | 705-282-2461 | Filing Office |
| Haileybury | 393 Main Street Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0 | 705-672-3321 | Filing Office |
| North Bay | 360 Plouffe Street North Bay, ON P1B 9L5 | 705-495-8309 | Filing Office |
| Parry Sound | 89 James Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T7 | 705-746-4237 | Filing Office |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 426 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6W2 | 705-945-8000 | Filing Office |
| Sudbury | 201-159 Cedar Street Sudbury, ON P3E 6A5 | 705-564-7600 | Filing Office |
| Timmins | 38 Pine Street North Timmins, ON P4N 6K6 | 705-360-4231 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Files Through |
|---|---|---|
| Blind River | 15 Hudson Street, Blind River, ON P0R 1B0 | Sault Ste. Marie (705-945-8000) |
| Elliot Lake | 200 Ontario Avenue, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1Y5 | Sault Ste. Marie (705-945-8000) |
| Espanola | 100 Tudhope Street, 2nd Floor, Espanola, ON P5E 1S6 | Sudbury (705-564-7600) |
| Kapuskasing | 88 Riverside Drive, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1B3 | Cochrane (705-272-4256) |
| Kirkland Lake | 140 Government Road East, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3K1 | Haileybury (705-672-3321) |
| Sturgeon Falls | 201 River Road, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1T4 | North Bay (705-495-8309) |
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden | 479 Government Street Dryden, ON P8N 3K9 | 807-223-2348 | Filing Office |
| Fort Frances | 333 Church Street Fort Frances, ON P9A 1C9 | 807-274-5961 | Filing Office |
| Kenora | 216 Water Street Kenora, ON P9N 1S4 | 807-468-2842 | Filing Office |
| Thunder Bay | 125 Brodie Street North Thunder Bay, ON P7C 0A3 | 807-626-7100 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Phone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 425 Grand Avenue West Chatham, ON N7M 6M8 | 519-355-2200 | Filing Office |
| Goderich | 1 Courthouse Square Goderich, ON N7A 1M2 | 519-524-7322 | Filing Office |
| London | 80 Dundas Street London, ON N6A 6A3 | 519-660-3000 | Filing Office |
| Sarnia | 700 North Christina Street Sarnia, ON N7V 3C2 | 519-333-2950 | Filing Office |
| St. Thomas | 4 Wellington Street St. Thomas, ON N5R 2P2 | 519-633-1720 | Filing Office |
| Stratford | 100 St. Patrick Street Stratford, ON N5A 7W1 | 519-271-9252 | Filing Office |
| Windsor | 245 Windsor Avenue Windsor, ON N9A 1J2 | 519-973-6620 | Filing Office |
| Woodstock | 415 Hunter Street Woodstock, ON N4S 4G6 | 519-539-6187 | Filing Office |
| Court | Address | Files Through |
|---|---|---|
| Leamington | 7 Clark Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1E5 | Windsor (519-973-6620) |
| Listowel | 330 Wallace Avenue, Listowel, ON N4W 1L2 | Stratford (519-271-9252) |
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Choosing the correct court location is an important first step. Filing at the wrong court can result in your claim being transferred, delayed, or struck. Under Rule 6.01 of the Small Claims Court Rules, your claim must be filed at the court office that is nearest to:
Court fees are set by Ontario Regulation 332/16 and vary based on whether you are an infrequent claimant (fewer than 10 claims per year at the same court) or a frequent claimant (10 or more).
| Fee | Infrequent | Frequent |
|---|---|---|
| Filing a claim | $108 | $228 |
| Filing a defence | $77 | $77 |
| Filing a motion | $127 | $127 |
| Requesting a trial date | $308 | $403 |
| Default judgment | $94 | $128 |
| Notice of garnishment | $144 | $144 |
| Writ of seizure and sale | $68 | $68 |
Source: Ontario.ca — Small Claims Court Fees. Fee waivers available via Form 20 for low-income applicants.
Disclaimer: Court addresses and phone numbers are verified as of June 2026 but may change. Always confirm details with the Ontario court directory or call the court office directly before visiting.
Under Rule 6.01 of the Small Claims Court Rules, you must file your claim at the court office nearest to where the defendant lives or carries on business, or nearest to where the cause of action arose. If you are suing a corporation, file at the court nearest to its registered head office or where the transaction took place. If you are unsure, a Small Claims Court lawyer can help you determine the correct court.
Most Ontario Small Claims Court offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. However, counter service for filing documents is generally limited to 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Hours vary by location — especially at satellite courthouses — so always call ahead before visiting.
Ontario does not currently offer fully online filing for Small Claims Court claims. You must file your Plaintiff's Claim (Form 7A) in person at the court office or by mail. Some courts accept filings by fax. Download the forms and complete them before visiting the court office to save time.
A filing office is a full-service court location where you can issue claims, file documents, request trial dates, and access the court clerk. A satellite or courtroom-only location is where hearings and trials are held, but it does not accept filings. If your nearest court is a satellite, you must file at the regional filing office listed in the "Files Through" column above.
Filing a claim costs $108 for infrequent claimants or $228 for frequent claimants. Requesting a trial date costs an additional $308 (infrequent) or $403 (frequent). Fee waivers are available for low-income applicants via Form 20. Use our Small Claims Court calculator to estimate your total claim value including fees, interest, and costs.
As of October 1, 2025, the Ontario Small Claims Court handles civil disputes up to $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs. This limit was increased from $35,000 by Ontario Regulation 42/25. Claims above $50,000 must be filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
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