Orleans Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Orleans Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the New Orleans area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
First City Court of New Orleans
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 201
New Orleans, LA 70112
Other Courthouse Locations
Second City Court of New Orleans
225 Morgan Street, Room 206
New Orleans, LA 70114
Serves: Westbank of Orleans Parish (Algiers, zip codes 70114 and 70131)
How to File in Orleans Parish
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 Orleans Parish: New Orleans. Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties. Small claims limit is $5,000. Louisiana has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage — shortest in the country.
Ready to take action in Orleans Parish?
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 Louisiana small claims court guide →