What it costs to file in Utah
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | $60 | Utah Courts fee schedule |
| $7,499.99 | $100 | Utah Courts fee schedule |
| $20,000 | $185 | Utah Courts fee schedule |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Utah?
- $60 for a claim up to $2,000. $100 for a claim up to $7,499.99. $185 for a claim up to $20,000. That comes from Utah Courts fee schedule.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Utah?
- An individual can claim up to $20,000. A business can claim up to $20,000. A public agency can claim up to $20,000. That comes from Utah Code §78A-8-102.
- Which court handles small claims in Utah?
- Justice Court. The justice court for the area where the claim arose or the defendant lives (district court in the few counties without one).
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Utah?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Utah Code §78B-2-305(2). 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 Utah'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 2025-01-01.
- Utah Courts fee schedule · effective 2026-09-05 · The filing fee is $60 for claims of $2,000 or less, $100 for claims up to $7,500, and $185 for larger claims.
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