How much does it cost to file a civil case in Butler County?

The civil filing fee in Butler County, Ohio is $315.00 (case initiation, complaints other than foreclosure; foreclosure $725.00)

What is the small claims filing fee in Butler County?

Heard in Butler County Area Courts / municipal courts, not Common Pleas.

How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Butler County?

$276.00 (divorce w/o children) to $410.00 (divorce w/ children); dissolution $211.00-$352.00 (Domestic Relations)

Can I e-file court documents in Butler County?

Yes. E-filing is available through Butler County Clerk of Courts eFiling.

Is there a free online case search for Butler County?

Yes. You can look up cases online at clerkservices.bcohio.gov.

Where do I file court documents in Butler County?

Filings go to the Butler County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas), located at 315 High St., 5th Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011. You can reach the clerk at (513) 887-3278.

Butler County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

$315 to $725

New civil suit · Court of Common Pleas

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E-filing

Available

Through Butler County Clerk of Courts eFiling

Deadline: varies by court

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Case records

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Free public case search

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Main courthouse: Butler County Clerk of Courts, Legal Office, 315 High St., 5th Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:30 PMSource

Filing fees

Official fee schedule

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	$315 to $725	$315.00 (case initiation, complaints other than foreclosure; foreclosure $725.00)
Small claims	Varies, see details	Heard in Butler County Area Courts / municipal courts, not Common Pleas
Divorce / family	$211 to $410	$276.00 (divorce w/o children) to $410.00 (divorce w/ children); dissolution $211.00-$352.00 (Domestic Relations)

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $315, the civil filing fee in Butler County is about the same as nearby counties (median $308 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Butler County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas)

Mary L. Swain

Butler County Clerk of Courts, Legal Office · Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file a civil case in Butler County?
The civil filing fee in Butler County, Ohio is $315.00 (case initiation, complaints other than foreclosure; foreclosure $725.00)
What is the small claims filing fee in Butler County?
Heard in Butler County Area Courts / municipal courts, not Common Pleas.
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Butler County?
$276.00 (divorce w/o children) to $410.00 (divorce w/ children); dissolution $211.00-$352.00 (Domestic Relations)
Can I e-file court documents in Butler County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Butler County Clerk of Courts eFiling.
Is there a free online case search for Butler County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at clerkservices.bcohio.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Butler County?
Filings go to the Butler County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas), located at 315 High St., 5th Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011. You can reach the clerk at (513) 887-3278.