What it costs to file in Connecticut
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $95 | Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-259(b) |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Connecticut?
- $95 for a claim up to $15,000. That comes from Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-259(b).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Connecticut?
- An individual can claim up to $5,000. A business can claim up to $5,000. A public agency can claim up to $5,000. That comes from Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d).
- Which court handles small claims in Connecticut?
- Superior Court, Small Claims Session. The small claims session of the Superior Court for the town where the other side lives or does business, or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Connecticut?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-584. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Connecticut's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2023-07-01.
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-259(b) · effective 2023-07-01 · The entry fee for a small claims case is $95.
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