Find my small claims court
Small claims is filed at the state and county level. Pick a supported state to reach its court, or start your claim and we'll ask where you would sue.
- Arizona Small Claims Court
- California Small Claims Court
- Florida Small Claims Court
- Georgia Small Claims Court
- Illinois Small Claims Court
- Michigan Small Claims Court
- Nevada Small Claims Court
- New Jersey Small Claims Court
- New York Small Claims Court
- North Carolina Small Claims Court
- Texas Small Claims Court
What the $49 package includes — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Your court's own filing form, prepared with your facts in the language that court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with your court's address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Your package is built around the actual requirements and terminology of the court where you are filing. Answer a few questions first and see your claim written out before you pay anything.
Not sure this fits your situation? Ask us about it — we answer by email, and it costs nothing.
How it works
1. Tell us where the case belongs
Identify your state and county. Small claims rules, forms, limits, and terminology change from court to court.
2. We match the correct court requirements
Using verified information for that jurisdiction, we prepare the right forms and the wording the court expects.
3. Get your filing package
You receive your jurisdiction-specific package — forms completed with your facts, a demand letter, and a filing checklist for that court.
What are you trying to recover?
Prefer to start from your problem instead of your court? Pick what happened and we'll point you to the right guide — then to your jurisdiction.
Not sure? Find your courtWhy Small Claims Desk
Built around the correct jurisdiction
Small claims rules, forms, limits, terminology, and procedures vary by court. Your package is prepared for the specific court where you file.
Uses the court's actual terminology
If your court calls the document a Statement of Claim, a Complaint, or a Petition, that is exactly what your package uses.
Designed for self-represented plaintiffs
We help you organize and prepare your own filing materials. Small claims court is built for people to represent themselves.
One clear price
$49 for the current core package. No hourly fees and no surprises.
Common questions
What is Small Claims Desk?
A self-help service that helps people preparing their own small claims case identify the correct court and prepare a jurisdiction-specific filing package.
How much does it cost?
$49 for the current core package.
Is Small Claims Desk a law firm?
No. Small Claims Desk is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. We provide self-help document preparation and publicly available court information.
Do small claims rules differ by location?
Yes — the dollar limit, the forms, the filing fee, and even what the court calls the paperwork change by state and county. That is why identifying your jurisdiction first matters.
What information will I need to provide?
Where you would sue, who owes you and their address, the amount, and the facts and documents behind your claim. We turn those into the court's form.
Does Small Claims Desk file the case for me?
No. We prepare your jurisdiction-specific filing package and a checklist; you file it with the court.
Can Small Claims Desk promise I'll win my case?
No. No service can promise an outcome. We help you prepare and present your own case; the decision is up to the court.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-09-02 · Sourced from State judiciary self-help resources and each county's clerk of court and Varies by state. See how we verify.