Salt Lake County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Salt Lake County, UT. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Salt Lake City area.
Small claims in Utah — the numbers for Salt Lake County courts
$20,000
maximum claim
from $60
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
4–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Utah small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Salt Lake City Justice Court
333 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Other Courthouse Locations
Alta Justice Court
10201 E Highway 210
Alta, UT 84092
Bluffdale City Justice Court
14175 S 1700 W
Bluffdale, UT 84065
Draper City Justice Court
1020 E Pioneer Road
Draper, UT 84020
Herriman City Justice Court
13011 S Pioneer Street
Herriman, UT 84096
Holladay Municipal Justice Court
4580 S 2300 E
Holladay, UT 84117
Midvale City Justice Court
7505 S Holden Street
Midvale, UT 84047
Murray City Justice Court
688 E Vine Street
Murray, UT 84107
Riverton City Justice Court
12830 S 1700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
Salt Lake County Justice Court
2001 S State Street, Suite S4-300
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Sandy City Justice Court
210 W Sego Lily Drive
Sandy, UT 84070
South Jordan Justice Court
10655 S Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
South Salt Lake Justice Court
220 E Morris Avenue
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Taylorsville Justice Court
2600 W Taylorsville Boulevard
Taylorsville, UT 84129
West Jordan Justice Court
8040 S Redwood Road
West Jordan, UT 84088
West Valley City Justice Court
3590 S 2700 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
How to File in Salt Lake County
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.
Ready to take action in Salt Lake County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Utah
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $20,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 4 yrs property damage · 4 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Salt Lake County?
Filing fees in Utah are set by the state and run from $60 to $185, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Utah offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Salt Lake County?
Small claims cases in Salt Lake County are limited to $20,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Salt Lake County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Salt Lake County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Salt Lake County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.