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📄 AOC-175 Small Claims Complaint
The form that opens your case. Download it free from kycourts.gov.
Kentucky Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court, Small Claims Division |
| Claim limit | $2,500 |
| Claim form | AOC-175 Small Claims Complaint |
| Filing fee | ~$71 — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Clerk certified mail or sheriff (confirm the current service rules with the clerk) |
| Law that sets the limit | KRS 24A.230(1) |
| Court data verified | October 6, 2026 |
Filing Deadlines in Kentucky
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 | 10 years | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.160 |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 5 years | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.120(1) |
| Damage to property | 2 years | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.125 |
| Personal injury | 1 year | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a) |
| Unpaid debt or account | 5 years — 10 years where the debt is on a written contract — Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.160. | Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.120(1) |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in Kentucky Instead?
Do you file an answer? No answer is required. Appear at the hearing on the date in the summons. (KRS 24A.300(1))
If they owe you money: File your counterclaim with the clerk and deliver a copy to the plaintiff at least 5 days before the hearing. (KRS 24A.290)
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official Kentucky Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — kycourts.gov
- Official source — kycourts.gov
- Official source — kycourts.gov
- The law itself — KRS 24A.230(1)
- The clerk of the District Court, Small Claims Division — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does Kentucky compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Kentucky Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Kentucky?
The form that opens the case is the AOC-175 Small Claims Complaint. The official source is kycourts.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Kentucky small claims court?
In Kentucky you can claim up to $2,500 in the District Court, Small Claims Division. 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 Kentucky?
The filing fee is ~$71 — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Kentucky small claims form for me?
Yes. Answer a few plain-English questions and we produce a completed draft of the AOC-175 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 Kentucky case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
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