Small Claims Kit
$15Take them to court without a lawyer. Everything you need to file, prove, and argue your case — written for your state.
Your dollar limit, filing fee, which courthouse to use, and how service of process works in your state.
A fill-in-the-blank statement of claim written in the plain language clerks accept.
Organize exhibits, label them the way judges expect, and tie each one to an element of your claim.
What to bring, what to wear, when to arrive, and what happens if the other side doesn't show.
A 90-second script: who you are, what happened, what you're owed, and what you want the court to order.
Small claims limits by state
Limits and fees change — the kit includes the current figures and courthouse details for your county.
| State | Claim limit | Typical filing fee |
|---|---|---|
| California | $12,500 | $30–$75 |
| Texas | $20,000 | $54 |
| New York | $10,000 | $15–$20 |
| Florida | $8,000 | $55–$300 |
| Illinois | $10,000 | $100–$300 |
| Pennsylvania | $12,000 | $50–$150 |
| Ohio | $6,000 | $30–$100 |
| Georgia | $15,000 | $50–$100 |
| North Carolina | $10,000 | $96 |
| Michigan | $7,000 | $30–$70 |
| Arizona | $3,500 | $25–$60 |
| Washington | $10,000 | $35–$50 |
| Massachusetts | $7,000 | $40–$150 |
| Virginia | $5,000 | $25–$50 |
| Colorado | $7,500 | $31–$55 |
| New Jersey | $5,000 | $35–$50 |
| Tennessee | $25,000 | $100–$200 |
| Nevada | $10,000 | $45–$115 |
Frequently asked
Ready to file? Get the kit.
One flat $15 — filing guide, complaint template, evidence worksheet, prep checklist, and opening statement.
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