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Indiana small claims cost guide
Claim limit $10,000 · $8,000 in Marion County, filed in the Circuit / Superior Court (Marion Co.: township Small Claims Courts). Filing fee: $35–$80 reported range, varies by county and court.
| Indiana at a glance | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum claim | $10,000 · $8,000 in Marion County |
| Court | Circuit / Superior Court (Marion Co.: township Small Claims Courts) |
| Filing fee | $35–$80 reported range, varies by county and court |
| Service of process | Private process server typical range ($50–$100 typical) |
| Estimated total to file | $85–$180 |
Good to know in Indiana
Indianapolis (Marion County) cases go to township small claims courts with a lower $8,000 limit.
Use the homepage calculator to price a specific claim amount in Indiana, 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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