What it costs to file in Nebraska
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $7,500 | $58 | Nebraska Judicial Branch, Filing Fees and Court Costs |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Nebraska?
- $58 for a claim up to $7,500. That comes from Nebraska Judicial Branch, Filing Fees and Court Costs.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Nebraska?
- An individual can claim up to $7,500. A business can claim up to $7,500. A public agency can claim up to $7,500. That comes from Neb. Rev. Stat. §25-2802.
- Which court handles small claims in Nebraska?
- County Court, Small Claims. The small claims division of the county court in the county 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 Nebraska?
- The shortest window is 4 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under Neb. Rev. Stat. §25-206. 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 Nebraska'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.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch, Filing Fees and Court Costs · effective 2026-07-01 · The total filing fee for a small claims case in county court is $58, combining the docket fee and several statutory add-on fees.
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