Clermont County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Clermont County, Ohio.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$250.00
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$325

At $250, the civil filing fee in Clermont County is higher than most nearby counties (median $188 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Clermont County Common Pleas Clerk of Courts

Allen M. Freeman

270 East Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103

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E-FilingPermissive

Court-hosted email filing; fax filing per Local Rule 19 · (email filing available for certain civil case types)

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Civil Complaint
$250.00
$250.00 (new civil case cost deposit, General Division)
Small Claims
$50
Approx $50-$132 (Municipal Court schedule; small claims heard in Clermont County Municipal Court)
Divorce / Family
$325
$325 divorce without children / $400 with children; dissolution $300 / $350 (Domestic Relations)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Clermont County, Ohio is $250.00 (new civil case cost deposit, General Division)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Clermont County?

    Approx $50-$132 (Municipal Court schedule; small claims heard in Clermont County Municipal Court)

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

    $325 divorce without children / $400 with children; dissolution $300 / $350 (Domestic Relations)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Clermont County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Court-hosted email filing; fax filing per Local Rule 19.

  • Is there a free online case search for Clermont County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at eservices.clermontclerk.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Clermont County?

    Filings go to the Clermont County Common Pleas Clerk of Courts, located at 270 East Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103. You can reach the clerk at (513) 732-7130.

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