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📄 SC-100 Small Claims Complaint
The form that opens your case. Download it free from courts.alaska.gov.
Alaska Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court (Small Claims) |
| Claim limit | $10,000 |
| Claim form | SC-100 Small Claims Complaint |
| Filing fee | $50 (≤$2,500) / $100 (>$2,500) — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Certified/registered mail (plaintiff) or process server (confirm the current service rules with the clerk) |
| Law that sets the limit | AS 22.15.040(a) |
| Court data verified | October 6, 2026 |
Filing Deadlines in Alaska
How long the law gives you to file. When the clock starts depends on the claim, so do not leave it late: a claim filed after the deadline can be dismissed however strong it is.
| Type of claim | Time to file | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years | AS 09.10.053 |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 3 years | AS 09.10.053 |
| Damage to property | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a)(3) |
| Personal injury | 2 years | AS 09.10.070(a)(2) |
| Unpaid debt or account | 3 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053 |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Where to Get the Official Alaska Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — courts.alaska.gov
- Official source — public.courts.alaska.gov
- Official source — public.courts.alaska.gov
- The law itself — AS 22.15.040(a)
- The clerk of the District Court (Small Claims) — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does Alaska compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Alaska Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Alaska?
The form that opens the case is the SC-100 Small Claims Complaint. The official source is courts.alaska.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Alaska small claims court?
In Alaska you can claim up to $10,000 in the District Court (Small Claims). If your claim is larger, you can usually reduce it to the limit or file in a higher court instead.
❓ How much does it cost to file small claims in Alaska?
The filing fee is $50 (≤$2,500) / $100 (>$2,500) — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Alaska small claims form for me?
Yes. Answer a few plain-English questions and we produce a completed draft of the SC-100 Small Claims Complaint, with every field filled in from your answers, ready to copy onto the official form and file. It comes with a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist.
Want it filled in for you?
A few plain-English questions about your Alaska case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
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