What it costs to file in Rhode Island
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $75.75 | Rhode Island District Court, Civil Fees and Costs |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Rhode Island?
- $75.75 for a claim up to $5,000. That comes from Rhode Island District Court, Civil Fees and Costs.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Rhode Island?
- An individual can claim up to $5,000. A business can claim up to $5,000. A public agency can claim up to $5,000. That comes from R.I. Gen. Laws §10-16-1.
- Which court handles small claims in Rhode Island?
- District Court, Small Claims. The small claims session of the Rhode Island District Court for the division where the other side lives or does business.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Rhode Island?
- The shortest window is 4 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under R.I. Gen. Laws §6A-2-725(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 Rhode Island'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 2026-09-05.
- Rhode Island District Court, Civil Fees and Costs · effective 2026-09-05 · The small claims filing fee is $55.00 plus a $17.50 case processing fee and a $3.25 technology surcharge, $75.75 in total. Service by a sheriff or constable is extra.
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