Defendant Identification and Service
Jurisdiction-specific small-claims information
Select the state and local court first. The official court source controls every current limit, fee, deadline, form, service method, and appeal rule.
Required Verification
- State and county or court district
- Current monetary limit
- Current filing and service fees
- Where the defendant resides or where events occurred
- Applicable limitation period
- Available appeal or review
Practical Workflow
- Open the official state-court directory
- Navigate to the local small-claims court
- Download current forms and instructions
- Confirm fees and service before filing
- Save dated copies of the rules relied upon
Do Not Assume
A rule from another state, county, or prior year may be wrong for the present claim.