Pierce County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Pierce County, WA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Tacoma area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Court
Pierce County District Court
Courthouse Location
Pierce County District Court
930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 239
Tacoma, WA 98402
How to File in Pierce 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 Pierce County: Tacoma area. Washington limit is $10,000 individuals, $5,000 businesses. Lawyers not allowed.
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 Washington small claims court guide →