What it costs to file in Oregon

More about Oregon

• The limit
• How long you have

Common questions

What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Oregon?

$57 for a claim up to $2,500. $102 for a claim up to $10,000. That comes from ORS 46.570.

How much can you claim in small claims court in Oregon?

In the Circuit Court, Small Claims Department, an individual can claim up to $10,000. In the Circuit Court, Small Claims Department, a business can claim up to $10,000. In the Circuit Court, Small Claims Department, a public agency can claim up to $10,000. In the Justice Court, Small Claims Department, an individual can claim up to $10,000. In the Justice Court, Small Claims Department, a business can claim up to $10,000. In the Justice Court, Small Claims Department, a public agency can claim up to $10,000. That comes from ORS 46.405(3), ORS 52.750(3).

Which court handles small claims in Oregon?

Circuit Court, Small Claims Department. The small claims department of the circuit court in the county where the other side lives or where the dispute happened. Every county has one. Justice Court, Small Claims Department. In counties that have a justice court, a small claim can be filed there instead. Same limit, lower filing fee.

How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Oregon?

The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under ORS 12.110(1). Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.