Jefferson County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Jefferson County, AL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Birmingham area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Jefferson County District Court, Birmingham Division
716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
Other Courthouse Locations
Jefferson County District Court, Bessemer Division
1851 Second Ave N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
Serves: The Bessemer Cut-Off area of Jefferson County.
How to File in Jefferson County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Important for Jefferson County: Birmingham area. Alabama small claims limit is $6,000.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Alabama small claims court guide →