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Connecticut small claims cost guide
Claim limit $5,000 · $15,000 for home-improvement contract claims, filed in the Superior Court — Small Claims Session. Filing fee: $35–$95 reported range.
| Connecticut at a glance | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum claim | $5,000 · $15,000 for home-improvement contract claims |
| Court | Superior Court — Small Claims Session |
| Filing fee | $35–$95 reported range |
| Service of process | State marshal service is the norm in Connecticut; private range shown ($50–$100 typical) |
| Estimated total to file | $85–$195 |
Good to know in Connecticut
Security-deposit claims may exceed the $5,000 cap. Attorneys are allowed.
Use the homepage calculator to price a specific claim amount in Connecticut, 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: Nolo — State Small Claims Court Dollar Limits · FreeNetLaw — Small Claims Court Guide. Researched October 2026 — confirm current figures with the court clerk.
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