What it costs to file in Kansas
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $35 | K.S.A. 61-4001(b) |
| $5,000 | $55 | K.S.A. 61-4001(b) |
| $10,000 | $101 | K.S.A. 61-4001(b) |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Kansas?
- $35 for a claim up to $500. $55 for a claim up to $5,000. $101 for a claim up to $10,000. That comes from K.S.A. 61-4001(b).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Kansas?
- An individual can claim up to $10,000. A business can claim up to $10,000. A public agency can claim up to $10,000. That comes from K.S.A. 61-2703(a).
- Which court handles small claims in Kansas?
- District Court, Small Claims. The district court for the county where the other side lives or where the dispute happened, using the small claims procedure.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Kansas?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under K.S.A. 60-513(a)(2). 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 Kansas'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 2024-07-01.
- K.S.A. 61-4001(b) · effective 2019-07-01 · The docket fee is $35 for a claim of $500 or less, $55 for a claim over $500 up to $5,000, and $101 for a claim over $5,000. Ask the clerk whether any other charge applies in your county.
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