Colorado Small Claims Court Guide
Everything you need to know about filing a small claims case in Colorado.
Maximum Claim
$7,500
Filing Fee
$31–$55
Fee waiver available
Court Name
Small Claims Court (County Court)
Hearing Timeline
30–90 days from filing
Find your courthouse in Colorado
Search by city, county, or ZIP code to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
How Much Can You Sue For in Colorado?
In Colorado, individuals can file small claims cases for up to $7,500. This limit applies to both individuals and businesses.
Colorado Small Claims Court Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Claims up to $500 | $31 |
| Claims $501–$7,500 | $55 |
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver application when you file.
Statutes of Limitations in Colorado
You must file your claim within the time limits below, or the court will dismiss your case regardless of its merits.
3
years — written contract
3
years — oral contract
2
years — property damage
2
years — personal injury
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Read the demand letter guideWhere to File in Colorado
Small claims cases in Colorado are handled by the Small Claims Court (County Court). Colorado has 22 judicial district County Courts.
Where to file: File in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose
Not sure which court you need? Our step-by-step filing guide walks you through finding the right court for your case.
Find your specific courthouse: Search for your county courthouse below ↓ — get the address, phone number, hours, and see if e-filing is available.
How to Serve the Defendant in Colorado
After filing your claim, you must formally notify the defendant. This is called "service of process" and is required before your case can be heard.
Accepted methods: Personal service by sheriff, process server, or any person over 18 not party to the case
Deadline: Service must be completed at least 15 days before the hearing.
Colorado Small Claims Court Procedures
Can I bring a lawyer?
No, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in Colorado small claims court. You must represent yourself, though you can consult with a lawyer before your hearing.
Can I appeal?
Either party may appeal to district court within 14 days
Is e-filing available?
No, e-filing is not currently available for small claims in Colorado. You must file in person or by mail.
Are remote hearings available?
Remote hearings are available in some Colorado courts. Check with your specific court location for current policies.
Official Colorado Court Resources
Find Your Courthouse in Colorado
Select your county to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
Adams County
Brighton area
(303) 659-1161
Alamosa County
Alamosa area
(719) 589-4996
Arapahoe County
Aurora area
(303) 649-6355
Archuleta County
Pagosa Springs area
(970) 264-8160
Baca County
Springfield area
(719) 361-7020
Bent County
Las Animas area
(719) 456-1353
Boulder County
Boulder area
(303) 441-3750
Broomfield County
Broomfield area
(303) 464-5020
Chaffee County
Salida area
(719) 539-2561
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne Wells area
(719) 767-5649
Clear Creek County
Georgetown area
(303) 569-0820
Conejos County
Conejos area
(719) 376-5465
Costilla County
San Luis area
(719) 672-3681
Crowley County
Ordway area
(719) 267-4468
Custer County
Westcliffe area
(719) 783-2274
Delta County
Delta area
(970) 874-6280
Denver County
Denver area
(720) 865-7840
Dolores County
Dove Creek area
(970) 677-2258
Douglas County
Castle Rock area
(720) 437-6200
Eagle County
Eagle area
(970) 328-6373
El Paso County
Colorado Springs area
(719) 452-5000
Elbert County
Kiowa area
(303) 621-2131
Fremont County
Canon City area
(719) 269-0100
Garfield County
Glenwood Springs area
(970) 928-3065
Gilpin County
Central City area
(303) 582-5522
Grand County
Hot Sulphur Springs area
(970) 725-3357
Gunnison County
Gunnison area
(970) 642-8300
Hinsdale County
Lake City area
(970) 944-2227
Huerfano County
Walsenburg area
(719) 793-7100
Jackson County
Walden area
(970) 723-4363
Jefferson County
Lakewood area
(720) 772-2560
Kiowa County
Eads area
(719) 438-5558
Kit Carson County
Burlington area
(719) 346-5524 x3
La Plata County
Durango area
(970) 247-2304
Lake County
Leadville area
(719) 293-8100
Larimer County
Fort Collins area
(970) 494-3500
Las Animas County
Trinidad area
(719) 846-3316
Lincoln County
Hugo area
(719) 743-2455
Logan County
Sterling area
(970) 522-6565 Option 7
Mesa County
Grand Junction area
(970) 257-3640
Mineral County
Creede area
(719) 658-2575 (Friday); (719) 657-3394 (Monday - Thursday, Rio Grande County office)
Moffat County
Craig area
(970) 824-8254
Montezuma County
Cortez area
(970) 565-1111
Montrose County
Montrose area
(970) 252-4300
Morgan County
Fort Morgan area
(970) 542-5200
Otero County
La Junta area
(719) 384-4951
Ouray County
Ouray area
(970) 325-4405
Park County
Fairplay area
(719) 836-2940
Phillips County
Holyoke area
(970) 762-7010
Pitkin County
Aspen area
(970) 925-7635
Prowers County
Lamar area
(719) 336-7424
Pueblo County
Pueblo area
(719) 404-8700
Rio Blanco County
Meeker area
(970) 878-5622
Rio Grande County
Del Norte area
(719) 657-3394
Routt County
Steamboat Springs area
(970) 879-5020
Saguache County
Saguache area
(719) 655-2522
San Juan County
Silverton area
(970) 387-5790
San Miguel County
Telluride area
(970) 369-3300
Sedgwick County
Julesburg area
(970) 474-3627
Summit County
Breckenridge area
(970) 453-2272
Teller County
Cripple Creek area
(719) 689-7360
Washington County
Akron area
(970) 345-2756
Weld County
Greeley area
(970) 475-2400
Yuma County
Wray area
(970) 592-6120
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