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📄 Small Claims Claim Affidavit (Form 2)
The form that opens your case. Download it free from ndcourts.gov.
North Dakota Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Small Claims Court (District Court branch) |
| Claim limit | $15,000 |
| Claim form | Small Claims Claim Affidavit (Form 2) |
| Filing fee | $10 — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Personal or certified mail w/ return receipt (plaintiff) (confirm the current service rules with the clerk) |
| Law that sets the limit | N.D. Cent. Code § 27-08.1-01(1) |
| Court data verified | October 6, 2026 |
Filing Deadlines in North Dakota
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 | 6 years | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(1) |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 6 years | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(1) |
| Damage to property | 6 years | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(3), (4) |
| Personal injury | 6 years | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5) |
| Unpaid debt or account | 6 years | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(1) |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in North Dakota Instead?
Do you file an answer? You must return the form requesting a hearing (or electing to remove to district court) so the court receives it within 20 days of service, or judgment may be entered against you by default. (N.D.C.C. § 27-08.1-02)
If they owe you money: A counterclaim must be served on the plaintiff, or mailed by certified mail, no later than 48 hours before the hearing. (N.D.C.C. § 27-08.1-03)
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official North Dakota Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — ndcourts.gov
- Official source — ndcourts.gov
- Official source — ndcourts.gov
- The law itself — N.D. Cent. Code § 27-08.1-01(1)
- The clerk of the Small Claims Court (District Court branch) — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does North Dakota compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
North Dakota Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in North Dakota?
The form that opens the case is the Small Claims Claim Affidavit (Form 2). The official source is ndcourts.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in North Dakota small claims court?
In North Dakota you can claim up to $15,000 in the Small Claims Court (District Court branch). 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 North Dakota?
The filing fee is $10 — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the North Dakota small claims form for me?
Yes. Answer a few plain-English questions and we produce a completed draft of the Small Claims Claim Affidavit (Form 2), 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 North Dakota case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
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