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Official Court Fees • Updated February 2026

Connecticut Small Claims Court FeesSimple Flat Fee Structure: $35 + $50 Service

Connecticut keeps it simple with a flat $35 entry fee for all claims up to $5,000, plus $50 for required marshal service. Know your exact costs upfront.

$35
Entry Fee
$50
Marshal Service
$85
Total Cost
$5,000
Max Claim

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Connecticut's Simple Fee Structure

Small Claims Court Filing Fees

Claim AmountEntry FeeMarshal ServiceTotal
$1 - $5,000$35$50$85
Simple & Fair: Connecticut uses a flat fee structure. Whether you're claiming $100 or $5,000, the court fees remain the same at $85 total.
Additional Fees (If Applicable)

Marshal Service

Required for serving defendant

$50

Out-of-State Service

Service outside Connecticut

$75+

Continuance Request

To postpone hearing date

$25

Execution Fee

To enforce judgment

$35

Certified Copy

Official copy of judgment

$25

Subpoena

To compel witness attendance

$20

Bank Execution

To garnish bank accounts

$125

Wage Execution

To garnish wages

$35

Payment Methods Accepted

✓ Accepted Methods

Cash

Accepted at all court locations

Money Order

Make payable to 'Clerk, Superior Court'

Bank Check

Certified or bank checks accepted

✗ Not Accepted

Personal Check

Not accepted at most locations

Credit Card

Not accepted for court fees

Tip: Bring exact change or money order to avoid delays. Many courts cannot make change for large bills.

Cost Comparison: Your Options

PettyLawsuit Service
Recommended

$29 + $85

Total cost

15 minutes online

Time required

99% acceptance rate

Success rate

Attorney

$1,000 - $2,500

Total cost

Multiple meetings

Time required

Professional representation

Success rate

DIY at Courthouse

$85 only

Total cost

2-3 hours + travel

Time required

25% error rate

Success rate

Paralegal Service

$150 - $300 + $85

Total cost

1-2 appointments

Time required

85% acceptance rate

Success rate

Fee Waiver Information

If you cannot afford court fees, you may qualify for a fee waiver (Application for Waiver of Fees).

You may qualify if you:

  • Receive public assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.)
  • Have household income below 125% of federal poverty guidelines
  • Can demonstrate financial hardship
The fee waiver application must be filed with your small claims forms. The court will review and decide whether to grant the waiver.

Why Pay $29 for Our Service?

Save Time

Complete filing in 15 minutes instead of spending hours at the courthouse

Avoid Mistakes

99% acceptance rate vs. 25% error rate for self-filed cases

Better Outcomes

Properly filed cases have higher success rates at hearing

$29 service fee + court filing fees