2026 state court fee data · Ohio

Eviction in Ohio

Recorded at $100–$200 - mid-pack among the civil filings in Ohio, and one of 10 states where we price this filing.

Fee rank is not wait rank

Signature reading for Eviction in Ohio: 3 days on waiting-period field among states publishing one. On this filing's state cohort, Ohio sits mid-pack on recorded max fees ($100–$200). Ohio records a short end of the waiting-period distribution for this filing (3 days). The published step list sits near the 7-step median for this filing (7 steps). According to PlainCivil's compiled state court fee schedules, Eviction in Ohio ranks #77 of 120 process-state filings by maximum filing fee (highest max fee = #1). New York lists the highest eviction filing-fee ceiling at $500 among 10 states for this filing and also the recorded wait (14 days). Wait rank is still a separate board: North Carolina records 10 days on a $150 ceiling.

Eviction figures for Ohio are compiled schedule reference, not legal advice - verify with the clerk where you intend to file.

In-state wait inventory

Waiting periods among Ohio civil filings

Exclusive split of all 12 tracked filings in Ohio - orthogonal to in-state fee placement below.

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In-state placement

Where eviction sits among Ohio filings

Of the 12 civil filings we track in Ohio, eviction ranks 7 by recorded maximum fee: mid-pack among the civil filings in Ohio. Neighbours: Divorce at $300 and Name Change at $200.

Same-state corpus only, not a national ranking. How we place filings

10 of 10 states publishing a waiting-period field for this filing impose one; Ohio records 3 days.

The Ohio row lists 7 procedural steps against a 7-step median for this filing: a reading of published detail, not difficulty.

Filing Fee Details

$100-$200 in Municipal Court. Service fee by bailiff ~$30-$60.

Ohio's mid-band fee among states

Ohio sits mid-pack in this filing's state cohort at $100–$200 (rank #5 of 10 by max fee).

Source: state court filing-fee schedules (upper-bound fee per state). Verify current amounts with the relevant court. How we calculate this ranking →

Key Requirements

  • Serve 3-day notice to leave for non-payment
  • File eviction complaint in Municipal Court
  • Bailiff serves complaint (hearing in 10-20 days)
  • Writ of Restitution after judgment

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1

    Serve 3-day notice to vacate

  2. 2

    File Complaint for Eviction in Municipal Court

  3. 3

    Bailiff serves defendant

  4. 4

    Hearing within 10-20 days

  5. 5

    Judgment issued

  6. 6

    Writ of Restitution issued if no appeal

  7. 7

    Bailiff enforces eviction

Important Notes

Ohio eviction (forcible entry and detainer) process is in Municipal Court.

Grounds / Eligibility

Non-payment (3-day notice), lease violation (may vary), end of term (30-day notice)

Quick Reference

Fee stamp
CLERK schedule band
Wait stamp
SHORT clock band
Filing Fee
$100–$200
Waiting Period
3 days
Typical Timeline
3-6 weeks end-to-end for uncontested

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Filing fees and requirements change; verify current figures with your local court before filing.

According to published Ohio court materials compiled in the PlainCivil state-process database. See our methodology for source categories and vintage. Schedule row for Eviction in Ohio: max fee $100–$200, wait 3 days, vintage 2026-09-01.