Small claims planner
Pick a state to see the court that hears small claims and the dollar limit we verified.
Choose a state to see the rules we verified and official links. Or search your city, county or ZIP.
How to use it
Read the limit carefully. Some states set a lower cap for businesses, for tort claims, or for a particular court. The state page quotes the distinction we found.
A judgment is a piece of paper until you collect it. Use the collection guide before you decide the case is worth filing.
The planner is a reading aid. It repeats the agency, the credential or court, and the official link stored for that state. It does not file a form, check a live license, or decide a dispute. Open the state pages for the longer explanation and the source links, or search a city or ZIP to find the state guide.
If a field says it was not published, we did not verify that number or roster. Use the official page named on the state guide, and send us a correction if the agency has posted an update.
What this tool will not do
This site provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules, limits, and fees change. Confirm the current cap, the proper court, and the forms with the official court or a lawyer before you file or respond.