What it costs to file in North Dakota
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $20 | N.D.C.C. §27-05.2-03(1)(e) |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in North Dakota?
- $20 for a claim up to $15,000. That comes from N.D.C.C. §27-05.2-03(1)(e).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in North Dakota?
- An individual can claim up to $15,000. A business can claim up to $15,000. A public agency can claim up to $15,000. That comes from N.D.C.C. §27-08.1-01(1).
- Which court handles small claims in North Dakota?
- District Court, Small Claims Court. A district court judge or judicial referee sitting as the small claims court, usually in the county where the other side lives or does business.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in North Dakota?
- The shortest window is 4 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under N.D.C.C. §41-02-104(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 North Dakota'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 2025-08-01.
- N.D.C.C. §27-05.2-03(1)(e) · effective 2025-08-01 · The filing fee for a small claims action in district court is $20.
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