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

The civil filing fee in Muskingum County, Ohio is $250.00 (Muskingum County Common Pleas Court, new civil case filing fee), current.

What is the small claims filing fee in Muskingum County?

$75.00 (Small Claims Complaint; +$15.00 each additional defendant) - Muskingum County Court (limited-jurisdiction), effective 12/01/2025.

Is there a free online case search for Muskingum County?

Yes. You can look up cases online at clerkofcourts.muskingumcounty.org.

Where do I file court documents in Muskingum County?

Filings go to the Muskingum County Common Pleas Clerk of Courts. You can reach the clerk at (740) 455-7104.

Muskingum County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

$250

New civil suit · Common Pleas Court

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E-filing

Not available

Through Muskingum County Clerk of Courts eServices eFile

Case records

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Filing fees

Official fee schedule

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	$250	$250.00 (Muskingum County Common Pleas Court, new civil case filing fee), current
Small claims	$15 to $75	$75.00 (Small Claims Complaint; +$15.00 each additional defendant) - Muskingum County Court (limited-jurisdiction), effective 12/01/2025

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $250, the civil filing fee in Muskingum County is about the same as nearby counties (median $250 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Muskingum County Common Pleas Clerk of Courts

Todd A. Bickle

(740) 455-7104

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Courthouses in Muskingum County

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Muskingum County Clerk of Courts (Common Pleas)

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Address

401 Main St., Zanesville, 43701

Phone

(740) 455-7104

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