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KY State Guide

Kentucky Small Claims Court

Small Claims Division (District Court)

$2,500
Maximum Claim
$20 - $45
Filing Fees
30-60 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Court Information

Court Name

Small Claims Division (District Court)

Attorneys

Allowed

Appeal Rights

Appeal to Circuit Court within 30 days

Court Website

https://kycourts.gov

Statute of Limitations

15 years
Written Contracts
5 years
Oral Contracts
5 years
Property Damage

Unique Rules in Kentucky

Lowest small claims limit
Simple procedures

How to File in Kentucky

1

Determine if your case qualifies for small claims court

2

Send a demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the correct courthouse

4

Serve the defendant with the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence and presentation

6

Attend the hearing and present your case

Amendment Filing Fees in Kentucky

Amendment Fee Range

Amendment fees in Kentucky typically range from $15-$50, depending on the court and type of amendment.

Important Note
Contact your local court clerk for exact amendment fees, as they vary by jurisdiction.

When Amendments Are Allowed

Before the defendant is served
To correct clerical errors or add necessary details
With court permission after service
Cannot increase claim amount beyond court limits

Common Amendment Types

Correct Defendant Name
Fix misspellings or add proper legal names
Add Damages
Include additional damages discovered later
Clarify Facts
Provide clearer description of the dispute

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum you can sue for in Kentucky small claims court is $2,500.

Filing fees in Kentucky range from $20 - $45, depending on the claim amount.

Yes, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in Kentucky small claims court.

From filing to hearing typically takes 30-60 days in Kentucky.

Appeal to Circuit Court within 30 days

All 120 Counties in Kentucky

Adair County Allen County Anderson County Ballard County Barren County Bath County Bell County Boone County Bourbon County Boyd County Boyle County Bracken County Breathitt County Breckinridge County Bullitt County Butler County Caldwell County Calloway County Campbell County Carlisle County Carroll County Carter County Casey County Christian County Clark County Clay County Clinton County Crittenden County Cumberland County Daviess County Edmonson County Elliott County Estill County Fayette County Fleming County Floyd County Franklin County Fulton County Gallatin County Garrard County Grant County Graves County Grayson County Green County Greenup County Hancock County Hardin County Harlan County Harrison County Hart County Henderson County Henry County Hickman County Hopkins County Jackson County Jefferson County Jessamine County Johnson County Kenton County Knott County Knox County Larue County Laurel County Lawrence County Lee County Leslie County Letcher County Lewis County Lincoln County Livingston County Logan County Lyon County Madison County Magoffin County Marion County Marshall County Martin County Mason County McCracken County McCreary County McLean County Meade County Menifee County Mercer County Metcalfe County Monroe County Montgomery County Morgan County Muhlenberg County Nelson County Nicholas County Ohio County Oldham County Owen County Owsley County Pendleton County Perry County Pike County Powell County Pulaski County Robertson County Rockcastle County Rowan County Russell County Scott County Shelby County Simpson County Spencer County Taylor County Todd County Trigg County Trimble County Union County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Webster County Whitley County Wolfe County Woodford County

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