The small claims limit in Kansas
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 | $10,000 | K.S.A. 61-2703(a) |
| A business | $10,000 | K.S.A. 61-2703(a) |
| A public agency | $10,000 | K.S.A. 61-2703(a) |
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Common questions
- 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. 61-2703(a) · effective 2024-07-01 · A small claim in Kansas is a claim for money or personal property of up to $10,000, not counting interest and costs. A claim that was assigned to you, or that you hold for someone else, cannot be brought as a small claim.
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