Ontario Small Claims Court
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Finding your Small Claims Court office

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 or limited-service locations that offer only selected services — often hearings only, and many do not accept filings.

Before you visit a court office

• Call ahead — hours and counter service times vary by location
• Filing hours are typically 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Bring your forms — download and complete court forms before your visit
• Payment methods — court fees can generally be paid by cash, cheque, or money order, with debit and credit cards accepted at some locations and for online filings; confirm accepted methods with the specific courthouse before you go

Ontario's busiest Small Claims courthouses in detail

Most Small Claims Court claims in Ontario run through a handful of high-volume filing offices. Here is what to know about each of the major courthouses before you file or attend — who each office serves, and the filing details litigants most often get wrong.

Toronto Small Claims Court — 47 Sheppard Avenue East

The Toronto office at 47 Sheppard Avenue East, 3rd Floor (near Yonge and Sheppard, steps from Sheppard–Yonge subway station) is the single Small Claims Court filing and hearing location for the entire City of Toronto — including Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, East York, and York — which makes it the busiest Small Claims office in the province. Toronto is also the one region with its own online filing route: all online filings go through the Ontario Courts Public Portal rather than the province-wide e-filing service. Writs of seizure and sale are enforced through the Sheriff's office at 393 University Avenue. Phone: 416-326-3554.

Brampton Small Claims Court — 7765 Hurontario Street

The Brampton office at the A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse serves Peel Region — Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Mississauga has no Small Claims Court office of its own, so Mississauga claims are filed and heard in Brampton. The Small Claims office uses the 7765 Hurontario Street entrance of the courthouse complex. Phone: 905-456-4701.

Markham Small Claims Court — 8500 Leslie Street

The Markham office at 8500 Leslie Street, Suite 395 is a filing office serving the southern part of York Region. The Richmond Hill courthouse at 855 Major Mackenzie Drive East is courtroom-only — Richmond Hill-area filings are made at Markham. Phone: 905-731-2664.

Newmarket Small Claims Court — 50 Eagle Street West

The Newmarket office serves the northern part of York Region. York Region matters are split between the Newmarket and Markham offices, so if you are in a municipality between the two — such as Vaughan, Aurora, or King — call either office to confirm where your claim should be filed under Rule 6.01. Phone: 905-853-4809.

Oshawa Small Claims Court — 150 Bond Street East

The Oshawa courthouse serves Durham Region — Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, and the surrounding townships. It is the only Small Claims filing office in Durham, so claims from across the region are filed here. Phone: 905-743-2800.

Milton Small Claims Court — 491 Steeles Avenue East

The Milton office serves Halton Region — Milton, Oakville, and Halton Hills. Burlington has its own courthouse at 2021 Plains Road East, but it offers only limited Small Claims services, so many Burlington-area litigants deal with Milton; call ahead to confirm which office your filing belongs at. Phone: 905-878-7285.

Hamilton Small Claims Court — John Sopinka Courthouse

Hamilton's Small Claims Court sits in the John Sopinka Courthouse at 45 Main Street East in downtown Hamilton and serves the City of Hamilton, including Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, and Flamborough. Phone: 905-645-5252.

Ottawa Small Claims Court — 161 Elgin Street

The Ottawa Courthouse at 161 Elgin Street, 2nd Floor in downtown Ottawa is the Small Claims filing office for Ontario's second-largest city, serving the amalgamated City of Ottawa from Kanata to Orléans. Outside-Toronto online filings, including Ottawa's, go through the province-wide Small Claims Court e-filing services. Phone: 613-239-1079.

London Small Claims Court — 80 Dundas Street

The London courthouse at 80 Dundas Street is the Small Claims filing office for London and Middlesex County — the highest-volume office in the Southwest region. Phone: 519-660-3000.

Windsor Small Claims Court — 245 Windsor Avenue

The Windsor office serves Windsor and Essex County. The Leamington courthouse at 7 Clark Street West is a courtroom-only location — Leamington-area filings are made at Windsor. Phone: 519-973-6620.

How to determine which Small Claims Court to file at

Choosing the correct court location is an important first step. Filing in the wrong territorial division can result in the proceeding being transferred, adding delay and expense. Under Rule 6.01 of the Small Claims Court Rules, an action must be commenced in the territorial division where the cause of action arose or where a defendant resides or carries on business, or at the court's place of sitting nearest to where a defendant resides or carries on business. In practice, that means:

• Where a defendant resides or carries on business — or the court's sitting place nearest to it
• Where the cause of action arose — meaning where the contract was performed, where the injury occurred, or where the transaction took place
• If the defendant is a corporation, "carries on business" covers anywhere it actually carries on business — not only its registered head office
• If there are multiple defendants in different jurisdictions, you may rely on where any one of them resides or carries on business

Ontario Small Claims Court filing fees (2026)

Court fees are set by Ontario Regulation 332/16 and vary based on whether you are an infrequent claimant or a frequent claimant — the higher, frequent-claimant fee applies once you have already filed 10 or more claims at the same court office in the same calendar year (i.e. from the 11th claim on). The fees are the same at every location — use the filing fee calculator to price the steps your case will need.

Source: Ontario.ca — Small Claims Court Fees. Court-fee waivers are available for low-income applicants using the fee-waiver request forms (Form FW-A-3 to a registrar, clerk or sheriff; Form FW-A-4 to the court).

Useful links and court resources

• Ontario.ca — Suing Someone in Small Claims Court
• Ontario Court Forms — Small Claims Court
• Rules of the Small Claims Court
• Superior Court of Justice — All Court Locations
• Ontario Small Claims Court Calculator — estimate your claim value, interest, and costs