The small claims limit in North Dakota
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 | $15,000 | N.D.C.C. §27-08.1-01(1) |
| A business | $15,000 | N.D.C.C. §27-08.1-01(1) |
| A public agency | $15,000 | N.D.C.C. §27-08.1-01(1) |
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Common questions
- 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. §27-08.1-01(1) · effective 2025-08-01 · Small claims court in North Dakota hears money claims of up to $15,000. A claim cannot be filed by someone it was assigned to.
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