Court location
Cochrane Small Claims Court
What to know before you file or attend a hearing at the Cochrane court office.
Last checked: November 13, 2026
Court office details
- Address
- 149 Fourth Ave, Box 638, Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
- Phone
- 705-272-4256
Hours can change. Call the office to confirm hours and services before you go.
A tip for this office
Call ahead to confirm hours and whether you can file online.
GoSelfRep is not part of the court. For questions about your file, contact the court office directly.
What to bring
A general list for any visit. The court office can tell you exactly what your step needs.
- Your court file number, if your case has one
- Photo ID
- The original of each document you are filing, plus copies (ask the office how many)
- Your evidence in order, with copies for the judge and the other side, if you have a hearing
- A way to pay any court fee
- A pen and short notes of what you want to say
Read more: starting a claim and what happens on trial day.
Court fees
Fees are paid to the court, not to GoSelfRep. You pay them when you file.
| What you are paying for | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate of judgmentPaid when the certificate is issued. | $30 |
| Summons to witnessPaid when the summons is issued. | $33 |
| Receiving an eligible tribunal order for enforcementThe fee schedule lists $45 for receiving an order or judgment for enforcement as provided by statute. Check the order's eligibility and the filing route for its location. | $45 |
| Writ of delivery, writ of seizure and sale, or notice of examinationThe same fee applies to each of these. | $68 |
| Filing a DefencePaid when the Defence is filed. | $77 |
| Request for default judgment (infrequent claimant)Infrequent claimant rate. | $94 |
| Filing a Plaintiff's Claim (infrequent claimant)Infrequent claimant rate. | $108 |
| Filing a Defendant's ClaimPaid when the Defendant's Claim is filed. | $108 |
| Filing a notice of motionFor a notice of motion served on another party, without notice, or for a consent order; exceptions apply, including under the Wages Act. | $127 |
| Notice of garnishment (issue or renewal)The same fee applies when a notice of garnishment is issued and when it is renewed. | $144 |
| Filing a Plaintiff's Claim (frequent claimant)A frequent claimant has filed 10 or more claims at the same court location in the calendar year. | $228 |
| Setting a date for a trial or assessment hearing (infrequent claimant)Infrequent claimant rate. Paid when a trial date or an assessment hearing date is requested. | $308 |
Fees can change. Check with the court office before you pay. Official fee list (opens in a new tab)
Questions about the Cochrane court
Is Cochrane the right court for my claim?
It depends on where the problem happened, or where the person or business you are suing lives or does business. Our guide on who to sue and where to file explains how to choose. If you are not sure, ask the Cochrane court office before you file.
Do I have to go to the Cochrane court office in person?
Not always. Some Small Claims documents can be filed online. Check what the Cochrane office accepts before you go, and keep a copy of everything you file.
Can GoSelfRep file my papers or pay my court fees?
No. You file your own documents with the court, and court fees are paid to the court, not to GoSelfRep. GoSelfRep explains each step in plain words and helps you prepare your papers.
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