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Small Claims Court in Navarro CountyA complete filing guide.

Navarro County resolves money disputes up to $20,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.

Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Navarro County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.

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Local Courts

Where to file in Navarro County

One courthouse takes small claims for Navarro County, shown below. The court checks the location against the defendant's address and the place of the dispute.

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Navarro County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Corsicana
Navarro County Courthouse
300 W 3rd Ave, Corsicana, TX, 75110
(903) 654-3000

Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.

Navarro County covers 13 ZIP codes, including the Barry, Blooming Grove and Chatfield areas. Navarro County Courthouse, in Corsicana, is the courthouse listed for Navarro County.

Filing

This court works from paper filings, delivered in person or posted in. Squabble builds the packet so nothing is missing.

Hearings

Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.

What you bring

Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.

On the ground

Filing in Navarro County

Navarro County: the local picture

Residents of Navarro County, Texas, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Justice Court of Texas, which handles claims up to $20,000. The Navarro County Courthouse is located in Corsicana at 300 W 3rd Ave, 75110, and can be reached by telephone at (903) 654-3000. The county has a population of 56,533 and includes communities such as Corsicana, Kerens, Blooming Grove, Frost, Dawson, Rice, and Richland, along with ZIP codes including 75110, 75144, 75151, 76641, and 76679. Navarro County lies near Ellis County, Freestone County, and Henderson County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so documents are submitted in paper form. The justice court accepts and processes claims, schedules hearings, and issues judgments in cases that fall within its monetary limit. Individuals seeking further details about filing procedures or case status may contact the courthouse directly using the telephone number listed above.

Navarro County court locations

Navarro County Courthouse

300 W 3rd Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Navarro County at a glance

Population56,533
Court sits inCorsicana
Court systemJustice Court of Texas
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county13
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Navarro County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these 11 communities:

Barry, Blooming Grove, Chatfield, Corsicana, Dawson, Frost, Kerens, Powell, Purdon, Rice, Richland.

ZIP codes:

75102751057510975110751447515175153751557662676639766417667976681

Size and distances

Of Texas's 254 counties, Navarro County is 62nd by population at roughly 56,533 people. Navarro County Courthouse sits about 9 miles from the Ellis County courthouse in Ennis and 18 miles from the Henderson County courthouse in Athens.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Navarro County

The Essentials

Key limits & requirements in Navarro County

$20,000
Maximum claim
The ceiling is $20,000
$45–$100
Court filing fee
Charged by the court, scaled to the claim
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required
Jurisdiction

What the court can and can't do

Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, and claims are capped.

Maximum claim

$20,000Maximum claimThe most you can sue for in Navarro County small claims
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Where you can file

Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.

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No claim splitting

Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.

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Money judgments only

A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.

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Attorneys allowed, not needed

Texas permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.

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Adults only, or a guardian

Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.

Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.

These are the limits for Navarro County, population about 56,533. Navarro County Courthouse is the courthouse listed for Navarro County.

What You Can Sue For

Common Navarro County small claims cases

Small claims exists for money owed, up to $20,000. The categories below come up more than any others.

Navarro County takes in Barry, Blooming Grove and Chatfield and the rest of the county. Navarro County has about 56,533 residents.

The Process

How Navarro County's small claims division works

It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.

Step 01

File your claim

Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.

Step 02

Serve & respond

Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.

Step 03

Hearing & decision

The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.

Everything below applies to a case filed in Navarro County, at the Corsicana courthouse. This is the route a Navarro County case takes, whether it starts in 75102 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.

Service of Process

How to notify the other side

Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself.

Who is allowed to serve

Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.

When it must be done

Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.

Proof of service

After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file before the hearing.

Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.

A Navarro County address carries one of its 13 ZIP codes, 75102, 75105 and 75109 among them. Ellis County and Freestone County are the counties nearest to Navarro County.

Deadlines

Texas statute of limitations

Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.

Type of claimFiling deadline
Written contract4 years
Oral contract4 years
Property damage2 years
Personal injury2 years
Deadlines run from the date of the breach, damage, or injury, and can differ for specific claim types. Confirm your specific deadline before filing.

Navarro County, population about 56,533, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Navarro County ZIP code to another, 75102 included.

Interest

Interest on what you're owed

Money owed under a contract in Texas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Tex. Fin. Code §302.002).

Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.

The rate above is the one for Navarro County, population about 56,533. It is the same rate across all 13 Navarro County ZIP codes.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Navarro County

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Confirm your claim qualifies

Verify the figure is inside the limit and that you are still within the deadline for this claim type.

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Prepare the claim form

Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.

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File and pay the fee

File with the Navarro County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$100 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).

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Serve the defendant

Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.

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Prepare your evidence

Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.

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Attend the hearing

Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.

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Forms you'll see

Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.

Navarro County takes in filings from 13 ZIP codes, 75102 first in the list. Navarro County has a population of about 56,533.

The Hearing

What to expect at your hearing

Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.

Navarro County has about 56,533 residents. Hearings in Navarro County cases are listed at Navarro County Courthouse in Corsicana.

After a Judgment

Collecting after a judgment

The decision settles who owes what. Turning it into money is a separate stage, and the tools the court makes available differ by state.

Wage garnishment

Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.

Bank levy

Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.

Property lien

Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.

There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.

Barry, Blooming Grove and Chatfield are among the Navarro County places a judgment debtor may live in. Ellis County and Freestone County are the counties nearest to Navarro County.

FAQ

Navarro County small claims, answered

How much can you sue for in Navarro County small claims?+
Generally up to $20,000 in Navarro County. Some states set a lower limit for businesses, so confirm your figure with the court.
What does it cost to start a case?+
The court sets the filing fee, and it rises with the amount claimed ($45–$100 in this county). A waiver of the fee exists for those who qualify.
Where do you file in Navarro County?+
At Navarro County Courthouse. When you file, the court confirms the right location based on where the defendant lives or where the dispute happened.
Are attorneys permitted at the hearing?+
No lawyer is required. Small claims procedures are designed for self-representation, and most people appear without one. Texas does allow attorneys at the hearing (Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.3 (Representation in Justice Court Cases) (as amended eff. Jan. 1, 2026)).
How quickly does a case move?+
Most cases reach a hearing in about 30-60 days from filing, though this moves with each court's caseload. Decisions come at the hearing or in writing later.
What is the filing deadline?+
The period varies with the claim: 4 years for a written contract, 4 years for an oral contract, 2 years for property damage, and 2 years for personal injury. Some claim types run differently, and the court can refuse a claim filed late.
Can you file online in Navarro County?+
Filing in Navarro County is done on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares and files the paperwork for you either way.
Where is the courthouse in Navarro County?+
Navarro County Courthouse is at 300 W 3rd Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110. Public hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. The clerk can be reached on (903) 654-3000.
Which towns does Navarro County cover?+
Navarro County covers 11 towns and cities across 13 ZIP codes, including Barry, Blooming Grove, Chatfield, Corsicana, Dawson, Frost, Kerens, Powell. A dispute with an address in any of them is generally handled by this county.

Official sources

Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.

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