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📄 CC 4:1 Plaintiff's Claim and Notice to Defendant
The form that opens your case. Download it free from supremecourt.nebraska.gov.
Nebraska Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | County Court, Small Claims division |
| Claim limit | $7,500 |
| Claim form | CC 4:1 Plaintiff's Claim and Notice to Defendant |
| Filing fee | $58.00 total (official fee schedule) |
| Serving the defendant | Certified mail by clerk or sheriff (confirm the current service rules with the clerk) |
| Law that sets the limit | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2802(4) |
| Court data verified | July 9, 2026 |
Filing Deadlines in Nebraska
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 | 5 years | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-205(1) |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 4 years | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-206 |
| Damage to property | 4 years | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207(1)–(2) |
| Personal injury | 4 years | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207(3) |
| Unpaid debt or account | 4 years — 5 years where the debt is on a written contract — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-205(1). | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-206 |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in Nebraska Instead?
Do you file an answer? No written answer is required. You must appear in court at the time shown on the notice. (Neb. Ct. R. ch. 6 art. 14 App. 1, Form CC 4:1 (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-2804))
If they owe you money: You may file a counterclaim or setoff. Filing it and serving it on the plaintiff must both be done at least 2 days before trial. (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-2804(4); Form CC 4:1)
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official Nebraska Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — supremecourt.nebraska.gov
- Official source — supremecourt.nebraska.gov
- Official source — protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov
- The clerk of the County Court, Small Claims division — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does Nebraska compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Nebraska Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Nebraska?
The form that opens the case is the CC 4:1 Plaintiff's Claim and Notice to Defendant. The official source is supremecourt.nebraska.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Nebraska small claims court?
In Nebraska you can claim up to $7,500 in the County 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 Nebraska?
The filing fee is $58.00 total (official fee schedule). Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Nebraska small claims form for me?
Yes. Answer a few plain-English questions and we produce a completed draft of the CC 4:1 Plaintiff's Claim and Notice to Defendant, 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.
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A few plain-English questions about your Nebraska case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
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