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Small Claims Court Limits in Utah

In Utah, small claims courts hear claims up to $20,000, filing fees are $60, $100 or $185 depending on the amount, and parties may litigate with or without a lawyer.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Utah at a glance

Maximum claim
$20,000
Applies January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029; rises to $25,000 on January 1, 2030. Includes attorney fees, excludes costs and interest.
Filing fee
$60 to $185
$60 for $2,000 or less; $100 for over $2,000 but under $7,500; $185 for $7,500 or more.
Lawyers allowed
Yes

Sources

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The rules in Utah

What is the small claims court limit in Utah?

Maximum claim in Utah: $20,000. Applies January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029; rises to $25,000 on January 1, 2030. Includes attorney fees, excludes costs and interest.

How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Utah?

Filing fee in Utah: $60 to $185. $60 for $2,000 or less; $100 for over $2,000 but under $7,500; $185 for $7,500 or more.

Can you bring a lawyer to small claims court in Utah?

Yes. Lawyers allowed in Utah: yes.

Where do the Utah small claims court limits come from?

The rules above come from Utah Code 78A-8-102 and Utah Code 78A-2-301. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The limit rose from $15,000 to $20,000 on January 1, 2025 under Utah Code 78A-8-102 (version effective May 4, 2022).

What this means in practice

Before filing, send the other side a written demand that states what is owed, why, and a deadline to pay. A clear demand letter sometimes settles the dispute without court, and some courts ask whether you tried to resolve the matter first.

Bring organized evidence to the hearing: contracts, receipts, invoices, photos, text messages and any written promise to pay. Prepare a short timeline of what happened. Judges in small claims court decide cases quickly, so a clear, document backed explanation helps.

Winning a judgment does not mean you are paid automatically. If the other side does not pay voluntarily, you may need to use collection tools such as wage garnishment, a bank levy or a lien, and each of those has its own forms, fees and rules.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.