Utah County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Utah County, UT. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Provo area.
Small claims in Utah — the numbers for Utah County courts
$15,000
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
Utah County Justice Court
151 S University Ave, Suite 3300
Provo, UT 84601
Other Courthouse Locations
Lehi City Justice Court
154 North Center Street
Lehi, UT 84043
Serves: Lehi City
Orem City Justice Court
97 E Center St
Orem, UT 84057
Serves: Orem City
Payson Justice Court
439 West Utah Ave
Payson, UT 84651
Serves: Payson City
Pleasant Grove Justice Court
70 S 100 E
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Serves: Pleasant Grove City
Provo City Justice Court
75 E 1700 S, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84606
Serves: Provo City
Santaquin Justice Court
275 West Main St., 2nd Floor
Santaquin, UT 84655
Serves: Santaquin, Genola, and Goshen
Springville Justice Court
110 South Main Street
Springville, UT 84663
Serves: Springville or Mapleton City
How to File in Utah 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.
Important for Utah County: Provo/Orem area. Utah limit is $11,000.
Ready to take action in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah County?
Small claims cases in Utah County are limited to $15,000. 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 Utah County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Utah 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 Utah 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.