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Small Claims Court offered at Pierce County District Court

930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 239, Tacoma, WA 98402

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years of age to file a claim and the defendant must reside or do business in Pierce County.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-4pm

Application process

To file a small claim there must have the following information: - name and address of the person being sued, - the exact amount of money that is owed to the filer, - the exact date the money became due, and - an explanation why the money is owed. The lawsuit must be filed in the county where the defendant resides or does business.

Fees

The filing fee is $50 and the court accepts cash, Visa, or Mastercard. No personal checks are accepted.

Service area

Pierce, WA

Assists plaintiffs in recovering money or other damages; amount claimed may not exceed $5,000 for case brought by a business, corporation or other business entity. A claim of up to $10,000 may be brought by an individual.

Providing organization

Pierce County District Court

Operates a court of limited jurisdiction.