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City Court of Lafayette - Small Claims Division

Filing information for City Court of Lafayette - Small Claims Division in Lafayette, LA. Part of the Lafayette Parish small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

City Court of Lafayette - Small Claims Division

105 East Convent Street

Lafayette, LA 70501

Mailing Address

Post Office Drawer 3344

Lafayette, LA 70502

Phone: (337) 291-8720 (Option 3 for Civil Clerk, Small Claims Division)Fax: (337) 291-8771 (Civil)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Area Served

Corporate limits of the City of Lafayette and throughout the third and tenth wards of the Parish of Lafayette

How to File at City Court of Lafayette - Small Claims Division

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.