Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court
Filing information for Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court in Tuscaloosa, AL. Part of the Tuscaloosa County small claims court system.
Small claims in Alabama — the numbers that apply at this court
$6,000
maximum claim
from $35
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Alabama small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SM-1): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court
714 Greensboro Avenue, 6th Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1687
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Area Served
Tuscaloosa County
How to File at Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: eFileAL is a web-based application that allows registered users, including Pro Se Individuals and Pro Se Businesses, to file and receive service copies of court documents electronically.
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.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Alabama
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $6,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court?
Filing fees in Alabama are set by the state and run from $35 to $198, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Small claims cases in Tuscaloosa County are limited to $6,000. 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 at Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court, and when is it open?
Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Small Claims Court is at 714 Greensboro Avenue, 6th Floor, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Posted hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Phone: (205) 349-3870 ext. 355. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Tuscaloosa?
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.