What it costs to file in Kentucky
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $38 | Ky. CR 3.03(1)(a), Supreme Court Order 2026-15 |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Kentucky?
- $38 for a claim up to $2,500. That comes from Ky. CR 3.03(1)(a), Supreme Court Order 2026-15.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Kentucky?
- An individual can claim up to $2,500. A business can claim up to $2,500. A public agency can claim up to $2,500. That comes from KRS 24A.230(1).
- Which court handles small claims in Kentucky?
- District Court, Small Claims Division. The small claims division of the district court in the county where the other side lives or does business.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Kentucky?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under KRS 413.125. 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 Kentucky'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.
- Ky. CR 3.03(1)(a), Supreme Court Order 2026-15 · effective 2026-07-01 · The small claims filing fee is $38, for a case that does not exceed $2,500. Your circuit court clerk's office can confirm any added charges.
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