Short answer. In Indiana, small claims (Small claims docket of the circuit and superior courts) cover claims up to $10,000. Where to file: Any county where the transaction or occurrence took place, the obligation was incurred or is to be performed, or the defendant resides or works. Indiana's filing fee wasn't on the official page we checked; ask the clerk.
Can I file my claim in Indiana small claims?
Enter an amount to compare it with the Indiana limit of $10,000.
Indiana small claims at a glance
- Limit
- $10,000. $10,000 or less for small claims filed on or after July 1, 2021. Marion County small claims courts have their own statute (Ind. Code 33-34).
- Court
- Small claims docket of the circuit and superior courts
- Who can file
- The person or business to whom the money is owed. Corporations, LLCs and similar entities may use an attorney, an owner or a designated full-time employee; assigned claims (collection agencies) need an attorney.
- Lawyers
- Allowed
- Where to file
- Any county where the transaction or occurrence took place, the obligation was incurred or is to be performed, or the defendant resides or works.
- Serving the other side
- The clerk or sheriff delivers the notice of claim, or certified mail; it must be served at least 10 days before the court date.
- Appeal
- To the Indiana Court of Appeals, within 30 days of the small claims judgment.
The Indiana small claims manual doesn't list the filing fee; ask the clerk. A jury trial request costs $70.
Not confirmed for Indiana: filing fees, online filing. The official Indiana page we checked didn't state these, so we left them out. Ask the clerk or see the official page.
Filing a small claim in Indiana, step by step
- Check that your claim fitsUse the checker above: the Indiana limit is $10,000, and the official wording is in the summary. Count only what you can show with papers or photos.
- Pick the right courtAny county where the transaction or occurrence took place, the obligation was incurred or is to be performed, or the defendant resides or works.
- Fill out the claim and pay the feeThe Indiana small claims manual doesn't list the filing fee; ask the clerk. A jury trial request costs $70.
- Have the other side servedThe clerk or sheriff delivers the notice of claim, or certified mail; it must be served at least 10 days before the court date.
- Get ready for the hearingLawyers: allowed. Bring the contract, receipts, photos, messages and a short timeline, with copies for the judge and the other side.
- After the decisionTo the Indiana Court of Appeals, within 30 days of the small claims judgment.
Official Indiana links
Last checked November 2026.
General information checked against the official Indiana pages above, not legal advice. MCC Solutions isn't a law firm and isn't affiliated with any court. Rules and fees change: the official page and the clerk have the final word. The checker runs in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent or saved.
Indiana small claims questions
What is the small claims limit in Indiana?
$10,000. $10,000 or less for small claims filed on or after July 1, 2021. Marion County small claims courts have their own statute (Ind. Code 33-34).
Can a lawyer represent me in Indiana small claims?
Allowed in Indiana, per the official page. The person or business to whom the money is owed. Corporations, LLCs and similar entities may use an attorney, an owner or a designated full-time employee; assigned claims (collection agencies) need an attorney.
Where do I file a small claim in Indiana?
Any county where the transaction or occurrence took place, the obligation was incurred or is to be performed, or the defendant resides or works.
Can I appeal a small claims decision in Indiana?
To the Indiana Court of Appeals, within 30 days of the small claims judgment.
How is the other side served in a Indiana small claims case?
The clerk or sheriff delivers the notice of claim, or certified mail; it must be served at least 10 days before the court date.
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