What it costs to file in Wisconsin
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $39 | Wis. Stat. §814.62(3)(a) |
More about Wisconsin
Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Wisconsin?
- $39 for a claim up to $10,000. That comes from Wis. Stat. §814.62(3)(a).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Wisconsin?
- An individual can claim up to $10,000. A business can claim up to $10,000. A public agency can claim up to $10,000. That comes from Wis. Stat. §799.01(1)(d).
- Which court handles small claims in Wisconsin?
- Circuit Court, Small Claims. The small claims docket of the circuit court in the county where the defendant lives or the claim arose.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Wisconsin?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Wis. Stat. §893.52. 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 Wisconsin'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 2016-04-13.
- Wis. Stat. §814.62(3)(a) · effective 2016-04-13 · The filing fee for a small claims case is $39.
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