Small Claims Court Limit by State (2026)
The maximum amount you can sue for in small claims court varies significantly by state — from $2,500 in Rhode Island to $25,000 in Tennessee and Delaware. Find your state below for the current limit, court name, filing fees, and statute of limitations.
Highest Limits
All 50 States — Alphabetical
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Small Claims Division, Justice Court
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Small Claims Court (Superior Court)
Small Claims Court (County Court)
Small Claims Session (Superior Court)
Justice of the Peace Court
Small Claims Court (County Court)
Magistrate Court
Small Claims Division, District Court
Small Claims Department, Magistrate Division
Small Claims Court (Circuit Court)
Small Claims Court (Marion County) / Circuit or Superior Court (elsewhere)
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Small Claims Procedure (District Court)
Small Claims Division, District Court
Small Claims Docket (City Court or Justice of the Peace)
Small Claims Court (District Court)
District Court (Small Claims)
Small Claims Session (District Court, Boston Municipal Court, or Housing Court)
Small Claims Division, District Court
Conciliation Court (District Court)
Small Claims Court (Justice Court)
Associate Circuit Court (Small Claims)
Small Claims Court (Justice Court or City Court)
Small Claims Court (County Court)
Small Claims Court (Justice Court)
Small Claims Court (Circuit Court - District Division)
Small Claims Section, Special Civil Part (Superior Court)
Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court or Metropolitan Court)
Small Claims Court (varies by location)
Small Claims Court (District Court, heard by Magistrate)
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Small Claims Division, Municipal Court or County Court
Small Claims Docket (District Court)
Small Claims Department (Circuit Court or Justice Court)
Magisterial District Court (MDJ)
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court)
Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court)
General Sessions Court
Justice of the Peace Court (JP Court)
Small Claims Court (Justice Court)
Small Claims Court (Civil Division, Superior Court)
General District Court (Small Claims)
Small Claims Court (District Court or Municipal Court)
Magistrate Court
Small Claims Court (Circuit Court)
Small Claims Court (Circuit Court)
Note: Small claims court limits, court names, and procedures change over time. Always verify current information with your state's official court website before filing. This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
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