Small Claims cases are filed in Wabash Superior Court. The maximum dollar amount for a small claims case is $10,000.00.
The filing fee is $97.00 for one (1) defendant. This includes service by certified mail.
An additional $28.00 fee is assessed for service by the sheriff. This fee is for filing against one defendant only, it is $10.00 for each additional defendant.
This is for paper filings only.
Small Claim cases that are e-filed are $87.00 regardless of the number of defendants. There is an additional $28.00 fee if service by the sheriff is requested.
Corporations, LLCs, or trusts must appear by counsel unless the claim or counterclaim is $6,000 or less.
Small claims filing fees may be paid in the office with cash, money orders, or credit cards only. (no checks)
Small Claims Manual is available at www.in.gov/courts/files/small-claims-manual-.pdf.
This manual is a resource only to help you with filing your small claims. The proper forms are available in our office or by requesting them via email.
