The small claims limit in Montana
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 | $7,000 | MCA 25-35-502(1) |
| A business | $7,000 | MCA 25-35-502(1) |
| A public agency | $7,000 | MCA 25-35-502(1) |
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Montana?
- An individual can claim up to $7,000. A business can claim up to $7,000. A public agency can claim up to $7,000. That comes from MCA 25-35-502(1).
- Which court handles small claims in Montana?
- Justice Court, Small Claims. The small claims division of the justice court in the county where the other side can be served.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Montana?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under MCA 27-2-207(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 Montana'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 2025-10-01.
- MCA 25-35-502(1) · effective 2011-10-01 · Small claims court hears claims for money or personal property of up to $7,000, not counting costs, when the other side can be served in the county.
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