Small Claims Information

• The limit for an individual to file a small claims form is $10,000, and the limit for a corporation to file is $1,500.

• The fee is $97.00 for the first defendant and $10.00 for each additional defendant. There is a $28.00 fee assessed for sheriff services (if requested) on any Perry County serve and return.

• If a corporation is filing a small claims and someone other than the president of the company will be speaking on behalf of the company, a Certificate of Designation must be on file for that person.

• The claim must be filed in the county where the Plaintiff or Defendant lives, or the county where employed, or the county where the transaction took place.

• In order to serve the defendant, a physical address must be provided. Without service, no judgment will be awarded.

• To file a claim, complete both the Notice of Claim and Affidavit of Debt forms

• To file an eviction notice, complete the Eviction Notice Form.

• To dismiss a claim that doesn't have a court judgment, complete the Motion to Dismiss a Small Claims Case form.

• To release a court ordered judgement after payment in full, complete the Release of Judgement form.

Forms:

Petition BMV Certificate of Title

Certificate of Designation

Motion to Dismiss a Small Claims Case

Small Claims Complaint and Affidavit of Debt

Eviction Notice Form

Release of Judgement