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Check if your Utah claim qualifiesThe Utah Small Claims Form
📄 Small Claims Affidavit and Summons (statewide)
The form that opens your case. Download it free from utcourts.gov.
Utah Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Justice Court (District Court in Cache County) |
| Claim limit | $20,000 |
| Claim form | Small Claims Affidavit and Summons (statewide) |
| Filing fee | $60 ≤$2,000 / $100 $2,000–$7,500 / $185 ≥$7,500 (Utah Code 78A-2-301) |
| Serving the defendant | Confirm with the clerk which service methods your court allows |
| Law that sets the limit | Utah Code § 78A-8-102(1)(a)(i)(B) |
| Court data verified | July 9, 2026 |
In Utah, the exact court, local paperwork and fees can differ by county or court. The court finder below shows yours.
Filing Deadlines in Utah
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 | Utah Code § 78B-2-309(1)(b) |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 4 years | Utah Code § 78B-2-307(1)(a) |
| Damage to property | 3 years | Utah Code § 78B-2-305(1)(a)(i)-(ii) |
| Personal injury | 4 years | Utah Code § 78B-2-307(4) |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in Utah Instead?
If they owe you money: A counterclaim is allowed only if it arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the plaintiff's claim. (Utah Code § 78A-8-102(4))
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official Utah Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — utcourts.gov
- Official source — le.utah.gov
- Official source — legacy.utcourts.gov
- The clerk of the Justice Court (District Court in Cache County) — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does Utah compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Utah Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Utah?
The form that opens the case is the Small Claims Affidavit and Summons. The official source is utcourts.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Utah small claims court?
In Utah you can claim up to $20,000 in the Justice Court (District Court in Cache County). 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 Utah?
The filing fee is $60 ≤$2,000 / $100 $2,000–$7,500 / $185 ≥$7,500 (Utah Code 78A-2-301). Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Utah small claims form for me?
We write a Statement of Claim from your answers, laid out so you can copy each field onto the official Small Claims Affidavit and Summons yourself — we do not produce the form itself. It comes with a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist.
Want it written for you?
A few plain-English questions about your Utah case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
Check if your Utah claim qualifiesGeneral information, not legal advice. SmallClaimsHelper prepares documents; it is not a law firm.