The small claims limit in Georgia
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $15,000 | O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(a)(5) |
| A business | $15,000 | O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(a)(5) |
| A public agency | $15,000 | O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(a)(5) |
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Georgia?
- An individual can claim up to $15,000. A business can claim up to $15,000. A public agency can claim up to $15,000. That comes from O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(a)(5).
- Which court handles small claims in Georgia?
- Magistrate Court. The county magistrate court, usually in the county where the other side lives.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Georgia?
- The shortest window is 4 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under O.C.G.A. §9-3-25. 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 Georgia'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 2026-07-01.
- O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(a)(5) · effective 2024-04-24 · Magistrate court hears civil claims where the amount demanded is $15,000 or less.
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