What it costs to file in Idaho
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 | $69 | Idaho Court Assistance Office, Small Claims forms and fees |
More about Idaho
Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Idaho?
- $69 for a claim up to $15,000. That comes from Idaho Court Assistance Office, Small Claims forms and fees.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Idaho?
- 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 Idaho Code §1-2301.
- Which court handles small claims in Idaho?
- Small Claims Department, Magistrate Division of the District Court. The small claims department of the magistrate division in the county where the other side lives or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Idaho?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Idaho Code §5-218(3). 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 Idaho'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.
- Idaho Court Assistance Office, Small Claims forms and fees · effective 2026-09-05 · The filing fee for a small claim is $69 statewide.
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