{
 "title": "Small Claims Court Limits by State (2026)",
 "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/data/small-claims-limits-by-state",
 "csv_url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/data/small-claims-limits-by-state.csv",
 "updated": "2026-10-12",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "columns": [
  {
   "key": "state",
   "label": "State"
  },
  {
   "key": "abbr",
   "label": "Abbreviation"
  },
  {
   "key": "url",
   "label": "State guide URL"
  },
  {
   "key": "limit_usd",
   "label": "Small claims limit (USD)"
  },
  {
   "key": "filing_fee",
   "label": "Filing fee (typical range)"
  },
  {
   "key": "filing_fee_min_usd",
   "label": "Filing fee, low end (USD)"
  },
  {
   "key": "filing_fee_max_usd",
   "label": "Filing fee, high end (USD)"
  },
  {
   "key": "claim_form",
   "label": "Claim form"
  },
  {
   "key": "attorneys_allowed",
   "label": "Attorneys allowed"
  },
  {
   "key": "appeal",
   "label": "Appeal (court, window)"
  },
  {
   "key": "sol_written_contract_years",
   "label": "Statute of limitations, written contract (years)"
  },
  {
   "key": "sol_oral_contract_years",
   "label": "Statute of limitations, oral contract (years)"
  }
 ],
 "rows": [
  {
   "state": "Alabama",
   "abbr": "AL",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/alabama",
   "limit_usd": 6000,
   "filing_fee": "$257",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 257,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 257,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 14 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Alaska",
   "abbr": "AK",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/alaska",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$75-$150",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 75,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 150,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Complaint (Form SC-1)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Arizona",
   "abbr": "AZ",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/arizona",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$23-$73",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 23,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 73,
   "claim_form": "Plaintiff's Statement of Claim (Small Claims, Justice Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 14 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Arkansas",
   "abbr": "AR",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/arkansas",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$30-$65",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 30,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 65,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 5
  },
  {
   "state": "California",
   "abbr": "CA",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/california",
   "limit_usd": 12500,
   "filing_fee": "$30-$75",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 30,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 75,
   "claim_form": "SC-100 (Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "Defendant only, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 4,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 2
  },
  {
   "state": "Colorado",
   "abbr": "CO",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/colorado",
   "limit_usd": 7500,
   "filing_fee": "$31-$55",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 31,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 55,
   "claim_form": "Notice, Claim, and Summons to Appear (JDF 250)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 14 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Connecticut",
   "abbr": "CT",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/connecticut",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$50-$100",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 50,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 100,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Writ and Notice of Suit (Form JD-CV-40)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Appellate Court, 20 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Delaware",
   "abbr": "DE",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/delaware",
   "limit_usd": 25000,
   "filing_fee": "$35-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 35,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Civil Complaint (Justice of the Peace Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 15 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Florida",
   "abbr": "FL",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/florida",
   "limit_usd": 8000,
   "filing_fee": "$55-$300",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 55,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 300,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim (Form 7.330) - Florida Small Claims Rules",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "Georgia",
   "abbr": "GA",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/georgia",
   "limit_usd": 15000,
   "filing_fee": "$45-$75",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 45,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 75,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim (Magistrate Court civil claim form)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "Hawaii",
   "abbr": "HI",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/hawaii",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$35-$55",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 35,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 55,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim and Notice (Form DC-37)",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Idaho",
   "abbr": "ID",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/idaho",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$69-$166",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 69,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 166,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Complaint",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 21 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "Illinois",
   "abbr": "IL",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/illinois",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$20-$75",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 20,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 75,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Complaint (Form SC-C 1.1 / county equivalent)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Appellate Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 5
  },
  {
   "state": "Indiana",
   "abbr": "IN",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/indiana",
   "limit_usd": 8000,
   "filing_fee": "$35-$85",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 35,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 85,
   "claim_form": "Notice of Claim",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Court of Appeals, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Iowa",
   "abbr": "IA",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/iowa",
   "limit_usd": 6500,
   "filing_fee": "$50-$95",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 50,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 95,
   "claim_form": "Original Notice and Petition (Small Claims)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 20 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 5
  },
  {
   "state": "Kansas",
   "abbr": "KS",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/kansas",
   "limit_usd": 4000,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$55",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 55,
   "claim_form": "Plaintiff's Small Claims Petition",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "District Court, 14 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Kentucky",
   "abbr": "KY",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/kentucky",
   "limit_usd": 2500,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Complaint (Form AOC-175)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 5
  },
  {
   "state": "Louisiana",
   "abbr": "LA",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/louisiana",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$35-$100",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 35,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 100,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim (City/Parish Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Appellate Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 10,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 10
  },
  {
   "state": "Maine",
   "abbr": "ME",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/maine",
   "limit_usd": 6000,
   "filing_fee": "$50-$80",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 50,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 80,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim (Form SC-001)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Maryland",
   "abbr": "MD",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/maryland",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$34-$60",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 34,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 60,
   "claim_form": "Complaint (Form DC-CV-001)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Massachusetts",
   "abbr": "MA",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/massachusetts",
   "limit_usd": 7000,
   "filing_fee": "$40-$150",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 40,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 150,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Small Claim and Notice (Form SC-1, obtained from the Small Claims Clerk)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Jury trial, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Michigan",
   "abbr": "MI",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/michigan",
   "limit_usd": 6500,
   "filing_fee": "$30-$70",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 30,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 70,
   "claim_form": "Affidavit and Claim - Small Claims (Form DC 84)",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "No appeal allowed",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Minnesota",
   "abbr": "MN",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/minnesota",
   "limit_usd": 15000,
   "filing_fee": "$50-$75",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 50,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 75,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim and Summons (Conciliation Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 20 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Mississippi",
   "abbr": "MS",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/mississippi",
   "limit_usd": 3500,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Complaint (Justice Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Missouri",
   "abbr": "MO",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/missouri",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Small Claim",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 5
  },
  {
   "state": "Montana",
   "abbr": "MT",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/montana",
   "limit_usd": 7000,
   "filing_fee": "$10-$30",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 10,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 30,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "District Court, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 5
  },
  {
   "state": "Nebraska",
   "abbr": "NE",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/nebraska",
   "limit_usd": 3600,
   "filing_fee": "$26-$58",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 26,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 58,
   "claim_form": "Claim - Small Claims Court",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "District Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "Nevada",
   "abbr": "NV",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/nevada",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$40-$100",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 40,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 100,
   "claim_form": "Affidavit of Complaint",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "New Hampshire",
   "abbr": "NH",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/new-hampshire",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$50-$100",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 50,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 100,
   "claim_form": "Small Claim Complaint",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "New Jersey",
   "abbr": "NJ",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/new-jersey",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$15-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 15,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Complaint (Appendix XI-C / form CN 10532, from any Special Civil Part office or njcourts.gov)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Appellate Division, 45 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "New Mexico",
   "abbr": "NM",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/new-mexico",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$45",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 45,
   "claim_form": "Civil Complaint (Metropolitan/Magistrate Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 15 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "New York",
   "abbr": "NY",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/new-york",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$15-$20",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 15,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 20,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim (filed with the Small Claims Clerk)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Defendant only, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "North Carolina",
   "abbr": "NC",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/north-carolina",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$30-$96",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 30,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 96,
   "claim_form": "Complaint (Form AOC-CVM-200) and Magistrate Summons (Form AOC-CVM-100)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "North Dakota",
   "abbr": "ND",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/north-dakota",
   "limit_usd": 15000,
   "filing_fee": "$10-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 10,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Affidavit",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Ohio",
   "abbr": "OH",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/ohio",
   "limit_usd": 6000,
   "filing_fee": "$30-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 30,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Statement of Claim (Small Claims complaint, filed with the Clerk of Courts)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Court of Appeals, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Oklahoma",
   "abbr": "OK",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/oklahoma",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$20-$58",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 20,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 58,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Affidavit",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "District Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 5,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "Oregon",
   "abbr": "OR",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/oregon",
   "limit_usd": 10000,
   "filing_fee": "$35-$55",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 35,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 55,
   "claim_form": "Small Claim and Notice of Small Claim",
   "attorneys_allowed": false,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Pennsylvania",
   "abbr": "PA",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/pennsylvania",
   "limit_usd": 12000,
   "filing_fee": "$40-$100",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 40,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 100,
   "claim_form": "Civil Complaint (Form AOPC 308A) - filed with the Magisterial District Court",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Court of Common Pleas, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 4,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "Rhode Island",
   "abbr": "RI",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/rhode-island",
   "limit_usd": 5000,
   "filing_fee": "$30-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 30,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Small Claim Complaint",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Superior Court, 5 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 10,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 10
  },
  {
   "state": "South Carolina",
   "abbr": "SC",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/south-carolina",
   "limit_usd": 7500,
   "filing_fee": "$40-$80",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 40,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 80,
   "claim_form": "Summons and Complaint (Magistrate Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 30 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 3,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 3
  },
  {
   "state": "South Dakota",
   "abbr": "SD",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/south-dakota",
   "limit_usd": 12000,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$50",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 50,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Statement",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Tennessee",
   "abbr": "TN",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/tennessee",
   "limit_usd": 25000,
   "filing_fee": "$25-$60",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 25,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 60,
   "claim_form": "Civil Warrant (General Sessions Court)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "Circuit Court, 10 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 6,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 6
  },
  {
   "state": "Texas",
   "abbr": "TX",
   "url": "https://getsmallclaims.com/states/texas",
   "limit_usd": 20000,
   "filing_fee": "$31-$84",
   "filing_fee_min_usd": 31,
   "filing_fee_max_usd": 84,
   "claim_form": "Small Claims Petition (Justice Court Civil Case Information Sheet + Petition)",
   "attorneys_allowed": true,
   "appeal": "County Court, 21 days",
   "sol_written_contract_years": 4,
   "sol_oral_contract_years": 4
  },
  {
   "state": "Utah",
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