ClaimItCourt.com exists because the gap between “I want to sue someone” and “I know how to do that” is bigger than it should be. Court systems are public and the right to use them belongs to everyone — but the information needed to actually navigate them is scattered across outdated government PDFs, confusing court websites, and legal guides written for lawyers rather than the people they are supposed to help.
We built this site to close that gap. Every guide on ClaimItCourt.com is written specifically for the person who has never filed a lawsuit before, has a legitimate claim for money they are owed, and wants a clear, practical answer to the question: How do I do this?
What We Cover
ClaimItCourt.com focuses exclusively on small claims court — the informal, accessible, low-cost division of the court system that every US state provides for resolving money disputes below a certain dollar threshold. Each state guide on this site covers:
- The current jurisdictional limit for that state’s small claims court
- Filing fees, service costs, and fee waiver options
- The correct forms and where to get them
- Step-by-step filing and service procedures
- What to bring to the hearing and how to present your case
- How to collect your judgment if you win
- The appeals process and key deadlines
- State-specific rules, exceptions, and limits that no generic guide covers
Every guide is researched from primary sources — official state court websites, state statutes, court rules, and Administrative Office publications — and updated when rules change. We note the effective date of any recent statutory changes, such as when a state raises its dollar limit or updates its fee schedule.
Who This Site Is For
ClaimItCourt.com is written for:
- Tenants whose landlords are withholding security deposits
- Homeowners and consumers who paid a contractor or service provider who did not complete or correctly perform the work
- Individuals who loaned money to someone who has not repaid it
- Vehicle owners whose cars were damaged in an accident or at a negligent repair shop
- Small business owners pursuing unpaid invoices from customers
- Anyone who has been financially wronged for an amount under their state’s small claims limit and wants to pursue it without hiring an attorney
What We Are Not
ClaimItCourt.com is a legal information resource — not a law firm and not a source of legal advice. The guides on this site explain how courts work, what forms to use, and what the law generally says. They do not tell you whether you will win your specific case, whether your particular facts meet the legal standard required for recovery, or what strategy to use in a contested dispute with unusual circumstances.
If your dispute is complex, involves significant money, or raises questions about which legal theory applies to your situation, we encourage you to consult a licensed attorney in your state. Many attorneys offer free or low-cost initial consultations, and legal aid organizations provide free assistance to those who qualify.
Why We Focus on Small Claims
Small claims court is the most underused legal tool available to ordinary people. Every year, thousands of dollars in legitimate claims go unpursued simply because people do not know the process exists, do not know which court to file in, or assume the system is too complicated to navigate without a lawyer. In most states, it is not. The process is designed for self-representation. The filing fees are affordable. The hearings are informal. And the dollar limits — ranging from $2,500 in Kentucky to $25,000 in Tennessee — cover the vast majority of everyday financial disputes that individuals and small businesses face.
We believe that knowing how to use this system is a practical life skill, and that clearly written, state-specific information is all most people need to access it successfully.
Contact Us
We welcome feedback on our guides — particularly corrections, updates when state laws change, and suggestions for additional content. If you find an error in a guide or notice that a fee schedule or procedural rule has changed, please reach out through our contact page.