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Massachusetts small claims cost guide

Claim limit $7,000 · no limit for motor-vehicle property damage, filed in the District / Boston Municipal / Housing Court — Small Claims Session. Filing fee: Reported tiers: $40 (to $500) · $100 (to $2,000) · $150 (to $7,000).

Massachusetts at a glanceFigure
Maximum claim$7,000 · no limit for motor-vehicle property damage
CourtDistrict / Boston Municipal / Housing Court — Small Claims Session
Filing feeReported tiers: $40 (to $500) · $100 (to $2,000) · $150 (to $7,000)
Service of processService is usually arranged through the court; private range shown ($50–$100 typical)
Estimated total to fileFiling fee (confirm with clerk) + $50–$100 service

Good to know in Massachusetts

Cases are usually heard by a clerk-magistrate. There is no cap for motor-vehicle property damage or for double/triple consumer-protection (93A) damages.

Use the homepage calculator to price a specific claim amount in Massachusetts, 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.

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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.

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Sources: 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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