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Missouri — Small Claims Court Limit

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$5,000

Maximum claim amount in small-claims court. Enter your claim amount below to check eligibility.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305 (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction)

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Missouri Small Claims Court Limit for Monetary Relief Amount

Missouri’s small claims court limit is $5,000, as set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305. This statute governs the jurisdictional maximum for claims brought in the small claims division of the circuit court. Any demand for monetary relief that does not exceed this figure may be filed in small claims, while amounts above that threshold must proceed through a different division. The statute also sets out related procedural rules and exceptions, the full text of which is available at the official source listed below. The worked example following this explanation demonstrates how the $5,000 ceiling applies. To estimate whether a specific claim qualifies, use the calculator provided on this page.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the small claims fee limit rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305 (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305 (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=482.305).

Missouri small claims fee limit: the verified value is $5,000 under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305 (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305 (Small Claims Court — Jurisdiction) (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=482.305).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the small claims fee limit calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.