The small claims limit in Utah
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 | $20,000 | Utah Code §78A-8-102 |
| A business | $20,000 | Utah Code §78A-8-102 |
| A public agency | $20,000 | Utah Code §78A-8-102 |
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Common questions
- 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 Code §78A-8-102 · effective 2025-01-01 · In Utah, small claims court hears money claims of up to $20,000, including representation fees but not court costs or interest.
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