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Lorain County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

Clerk of Court

Lorain County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas, Legal Division)

Tom Orlando

225 Court Street, Elyria, OH 44035
E-FilingPermissive

Lorain County Common Pleas e-Filing · (Common Pleas e-filing launched Dec 8, 2025; limited filing types)

Small Claims
Heard in municipal courts (Elyria/Lorain Municipal), not Common Pleas
Divorce / Family
$250.00
$250.00 (complaint/petition cost deposit, Lorain County Domestic Relations Court)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Heard in municipal courts (Elyria/Lorain Municipal), not Common Pleas.

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

    $250.00 (complaint/petition cost deposit, Lorain County Domestic Relations Court)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Lorain County Common Pleas e-Filing.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at cp.onlinedockets.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Lorain County?

    Filings go to the Lorain County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas, Legal Division), located at 225 Court Street, Elyria, OH 44035. You can reach the clerk at (440) 329-5492.

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