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

The civil filing fee in Lucas County, Ohio is $400.00 (civil suit filed by resident or non-resident plaintiff, Court of Common Pleas); $550.00 (civil foreclosure actions)

What is the small claims filing fee in Lucas County?

$61.50 (Toledo Municipal Court, Small Claims Division; +$11.50 per additional defendant)

Can I e-file court documents in Lucas County?

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

Is there a free online case search for Lucas County?

Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-ohlucas.tylertech.cloud.

Where do I file court documents in Lucas County?

Filings go to the Lucas County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas), Civil Division, located at 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604. You can reach the clerk at (419) 213-4490.

Lucas County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

$400 to $550

New civil suit · Court of Common Pleas

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E-filing

Not yet verified

Through Clerk of Courts eFiling

Deadline: varies by court

Case records

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Free public case search

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Main courthouse: Lucas County Courthouse, 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PMSource

Filing fees

Official fee schedule

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	$400 to $550	$400.00 (civil suit filed by resident or non-resident plaintiff, Court of Common Pleas); $550.00 (civil foreclosure actions)
Small claims	$11.50 to $61.50	$61.50 (Toledo Municipal Court, Small Claims Division; +$11.50 per additional defendant)

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $400, the civil filing fee in Lucas County is higher than most nearby counties (median $350 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Lucas County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas), Civil Division

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file a civil case in Lucas County?
The civil filing fee in Lucas County, Ohio is $400.00 (civil suit filed by resident or non-resident plaintiff, Court of Common Pleas); $550.00 (civil foreclosure actions)
What is the small claims filing fee in Lucas County?
$61.50 (Toledo Municipal Court, Small Claims Division; +$11.50 per additional defendant)
Can I e-file court documents in Lucas County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Clerk of Courts eFiling.
Is there a free online case search for Lucas County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-ohlucas.tylertech.cloud.
Where do I file court documents in Lucas County?
Filings go to the Lucas County Clerk of Courts (Court of Common Pleas), Civil Division, located at 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604. You can reach the clerk at (419) 213-4490.