Small Claims Limit Lookup
Small-claims limits change at the state line, and in two states they change again by filer or by court. Pick your state and this tool shows the limit and the court for a withheld-deposit claim, with a link to the full state guide. State-level rules only. No county fees live here.
Look up your limit
Pick your state to see its small-claims limit and court.
How to use the result
- Pick your state. The tool shows the dollar limit and the court for a withheld-deposit small claim.
- Check the limit against your claim. If the deposit amount exceeds the limit, small claims is the wrong forum for the full amount, unless you reduce the claim.
- Open the full state guide. The guide adds the form, the filing fee where verified, the venue rule, the service deadline, and the steps, which the lookup does not carry.
- Write the demand letter first. California asks about the demand on the filing form itself, and Oregon requires a good-faith collection attempt with a statement on the claim form. See How to Write a Security Deposit Demand Letter before you file anywhere.
Limits change, so check the guide date
Limits in this tool come from the state guides, verified 2026-10-25. Legislatures raise small-claims limits every few years, and California already runs two limits where older guides show one. If your filing date is well after the verification date, confirm the limit on the court page linked from the state guide before you file.
No external facts needed for this tool. It looks up the limits stated in the state guides. Facts verified 2026-10-25. This tool gives general process information, not legal advice.
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