What it costs to file in Maine
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $70 | Me. Admin. Order JB-05-26, I(A)(3)(n) |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Maine?
- $70 for a claim up to $10,000. That comes from Me. Admin. Order JB-05-26, I(A)(3)(n).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Maine?
- 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 14 M.R.S. §7482.
- Which court handles small claims in Maine?
- District Court, Small Claims. The small claims session of the District Court where the other side lives or does business, or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Maine?
- The shortest window is 4 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under 11 M.R.S. §2-725(1). 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 Maine'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 2026-03-09.
- Me. Admin. Order JB-05-26, I(A)(3)(n) · effective 2026-03-09 · The fee to start a small claims case is $70, which includes the mediation fee. Serving the other side costs extra.
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