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Utah small claims cost guide
Claim limit $20,000 including attorney fees (rises to $25,000 on 1 Jan 2030), filed in the Justice Court. Filing fee: Tiers: $60 (to $2,000) · $100 (to $7,500) · $185 (to $20,000).
| Utah at a glance | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum claim | $20,000 including attorney fees (rises to $25,000 on 1 Jan 2030) |
| Court | Justice Court |
| Filing fee | Tiers: $60 (to $2,000) · $100 (to $7,500) · $185 (to $20,000) |
| Service of process | Private process server typical range ($50–$100 typical) |
| Estimated total to file | Filing fee (confirm with clerk) + $50–$100 service |
Good to know in Utah
The limit follows a statutory schedule in Utah Code §78A-8-102: $20,000 through 2029, then $25,000. Many courts route cases through mandatory online dispute resolution (ODR) first. No claims against government entities and no eviction claims in small claims.
Use the homepage calculator to price a specific claim amount in Utah, and the step-by-step filing guide for the general process — the sequence (file, serve, answer, hearing, judgment, enforcement) is the same in every state even though the fees and court names differ.
Before you file anywhere, check the claim limit and filing fee for your state — a claim $1 over the limit can be dismissed or bounced to regular civil court.
Open the cost calculatorSources: Murray City Justice Court — Small Claims · Payson City Justice Court — Small Claims (fees & ODR). Researched October 2026 — confirm current figures with the court clerk.
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