Short answer. In Kentucky, small claims (Small Claims Division of the District Court) cover claims up to $2,500. Where to file: The county where the person you're suing lives or does business; for a corporation, where it has an office or place of business or where its officer or process agent resides. Kentucky's filing fee wasn't on the official page we checked; ask the clerk.
Can I file my claim in Kentucky small claims?
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Kentucky small claims at a glance
- Limit
- $2,500. Money or personal property valued at $2,500 or less, not counting interest and court costs. No more than 25 claims per calendar year for an individual, or per business location.
- Court
- Small Claims Division of the District Court
- Who can file
- Individuals and businesses. Collection agencies, lenders charging interest, people with assigned claims and class actions can't file.
- Lawyers
- Allowed
- Where to file
- The county where the person you're suing lives or does business; for a corporation, where it has an office or place of business or where its officer or process agent resides.
- Serving the other side
- Certified mail with return receipt (paid in advance) or personal service by the sheriff. The plaintiff must check that service was completed.
- Appeal
- Notice of appeal within 10 days of the date the judgment was stamped 'Entered' (KRS 24A.340), to circuit court, which reviews the record without new evidence.
The handbook says a filing fee is charged but gives no amount; ask the circuit court clerk.
Not confirmed for Kentucky: filing fees. The official Kentucky page we checked didn't state this, so we left it out. Ask the clerk or see the official page.
Filing a small claim in Kentucky, step by step
- Check that your claim fitsUse the checker above: the Kentucky limit is $2,500, and the official wording is in the summary. Count only what you can show with papers or photos.
- Pick the right courtThe county where the person you're suing lives or does business; for a corporation, where it has an office or place of business or where its officer or process agent resides.
- Fill out the claim and pay the feeThe handbook says a filing fee is charged but gives no amount; ask the circuit court clerk. Online filing: see the official link below.
- Have the other side servedCertified mail with return receipt (paid in advance) or personal service by the sheriff. The plaintiff must check that service was completed.
- 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 decisionNotice of appeal within 10 days of the date the judgment was stamped 'Entered' (KRS 24A.340), to circuit court, which reviews the record without new evidence.
Official Kentucky links
Last checked November 2026.
General information checked against the official Kentucky 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.
Kentucky small claims questions
What is the small claims limit in Kentucky?
$2,500. Money or personal property valued at $2,500 or less, not counting interest and court costs. No more than 25 claims per calendar year for an individual, or per business location.
Can a lawyer represent me in Kentucky small claims?
Allowed in Kentucky, per the official page. Individuals and businesses. Collection agencies, lenders charging interest, people with assigned claims and class actions can't file.
Where do I file a small claim in Kentucky?
The county where the person you're suing lives or does business; for a corporation, where it has an office or place of business or where its officer or process agent resides.
Can I appeal a small claims decision in Kentucky?
Notice of appeal within 10 days of the date the judgment was stamped 'Entered' (KRS 24A.340), to circuit court, which reviews the record without new evidence.
How is the other side served in a Kentucky small claims case?
Certified mail with return receipt (paid in advance) or personal service by the sheriff. The plaintiff must check that service was completed.
Can I file a Kentucky small claim online?
The official link for online filing in Kentucky is https://ehelp.kycourts.net/. Check whether it covers your court and your type of case.
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