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Small Claims Filing Cost Calculator
Add filing, service, and copying costs for a small claims case.
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- National Center for State Courts — Small Claims Court Resources
Small claims courts charge filing fees and service-of-process fees that vary by state and claim amount.
Reviewed 2026-10-10. Filing and service fees are set by each local court; verify current fees before filing.
What this App does not do
This adds numbers you enter. Check current local court fees; this is not legal advice.
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