All 50 States
Small Claims Court by State
Find your state's small claims dollar limit, filing fee, court name, and step-by-step filing instructions. Each guide includes FAQs, statute of limitations, service of process rules, and appeal procedures — everything you need to file your small claims case with confidence.
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Limit:$6,000
Fee:$66–$261
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Alaska
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$30–$100
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Arizona
Limit:$3,500
Fee:$30–$60
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Arkansas
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$35–$75
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California
Limit:$12,500 (individuals) / $6,250 (businesses)
Fee:$30–$75
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Colorado
Limit:$7,500
Fee:$31–$55
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Connecticut
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$95
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Delaware
Limit:$25,000
Fee:$35–$100
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Florida
Limit:$8,000
Fee:$55–$300
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Georgia
Limit:$15,000
Fee:$20–$50
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Hawaii
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$30–$80
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Idaho
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$35
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Illinois
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$119–$379
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Indiana
Limit:$6,000
Fee:$97
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Iowa
Limit:$6,500
Fee:$50
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Kansas
Limit:$4,000
Fee:$30–$70
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Kentucky
Limit:$2,500
Fee:$33
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Louisiana
Limit:$3,000
Fee:$75–$150
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Maine
Limit:$6,000
Fee:$50–$120
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Maryland
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$44
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Massachusetts
Limit:$7,000
Fee:$40–$150
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Michigan
Limit:$6,500
Fee:$30–$70
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Minnesota
Limit:$15,000
Fee:$77
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Mississippi
Limit:$3,500
Fee:$20–$30
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Missouri
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$17–$35
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Montana
Limit:$7,000
Fee:$20
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Nebraska
Limit:$3,900
Fee:$35
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Nevada
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$66–$196
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New Hampshire
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$80
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New Jersey
Limit:$3,000 (Small Claims) / $5,000 (Special Civil)
Fee:$45 (Small Claims) / $87 (Special Civil)
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New Mexico
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$77
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New York
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$15–$25
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North Carolina
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$96
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North Dakota
Limit:$15,000
Fee:$30–$75
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Ohio
Limit:$6,000
Fee:$49
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Oklahoma
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$53–$158
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Oregon
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$53–$102
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Pennsylvania
Limit:$12,000
Fee:$35–$100
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Rhode Island
Limit:$2,500
Fee:$30–$70
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South Carolina
Limit:$7,500
Fee:$80
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South Dakota
Limit:$12,000
Fee:$20–$60
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Tennessee
Limit:$25,000
Fee:$125–$250
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Texas
Limit:$20,000
Fee:$54
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Utah
Limit:$11,000
Fee:$60–$185
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Vermont
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$40–$80
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Virginia
Limit:$5,000
Fee:$40–$60
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Washington
Limit:$10,000 (individuals) / $5,000 (businesses)
Fee:$15–$50
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West Virginia
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$30–$75
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Wisconsin
Limit:$10,000
Fee:$95
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Wyoming
Limit:$6,000
Fee:$30
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