Nebraska Small Claims Court Guide
Everything you need to know about filing a small claims case in Nebraska.
Maximum Claim
$7,500
Filing Fee
$26–$46
Fee waiver available
Court Name
Small Claims Court (County Court)
Hearing Timeline
14–30 days from filing
Find your courthouse in Nebraska
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 Nebraska?
In Nebraska, individuals can file small claims cases for up to $7,500. This limit applies to both individuals and businesses.
Nebraska Small Claims Court Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Claims up to $1,500 | $26 |
| Claims $1,501–$3,600 | $46 |
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 Nebraska
You must file your claim within the time limits below, or the court will dismiss your case regardless of its merits.
5
years — written contract
4
years — oral contract
4
years — property damage
4
years — personal injury
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Read the demand letter guideWhere to File in Nebraska
Small claims cases in Nebraska are handled by the Small Claims Court (County Court). Nebraska has 93 county County Courts (12 judicial districts).
Where to file: File in the county where the defendant lives or where the incident occurred
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 Nebraska
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 or certified mail sent by court clerk
Deadline: Service must be completed at least 10 days before the hearing.
Nebraska Small Claims Court Procedures
Can I bring a lawyer?
No, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in Nebraska small claims court. You must represent yourself, though you can consult with a lawyer before your hearing.
Can I appeal?
Either party may appeal within 30 days to district court
Is e-filing available?
No, e-filing is not currently available for small claims in Nebraska. You must file in person or by mail.
Are remote hearings available?
Remote hearings are available in some Nebraska courts. Check with your specific court location for current policies.
Official Nebraska Court Resources
Find Your Courthouse in Nebraska
Select your county to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
Adams County
Hastings area
(402) 461-7143
Antelope County
Neligh area
(402) 887-4650
Arthur County
Arthur area
(308) 284-3693
Banner County
Harrisburg area
(308) 436-5268
Blaine County
Brewster area
(308) 547-2222
Boone County
Albion area
(402) 395-6184
Box Butte County
Alliance area
(308) 762-6800
Boyd County
Butte area
(402) 360-0814
Brown County
Ainsworth area
(402) 387-2864
Buffalo County
Kearney area
(308) 236-1228
Burt County
Tekamah area
(402) 374-2950
Butler County
David City area
(402) 367-7480
Cass County
Plattsmouth area
(402) 296-9334
Cedar County
Hartington area
(402) 254-7441
Chase County
Imperial area
(308) 882-7519
Cherry County
Valentine area
(402) 376-2590
Cheyenne County
Sidney area
(308) 254-2929
Clay County
Clay Center area
(402) 762-3651
Colfax County
Schuyler area
(402) 352-8511
Cuming County
West Point area
(402) 372-6003
Custer County
Broken Bow area
(308) 872-5761
Dakota County
Dakota City area
(402) 987-2145
Dawes County
Chadron area
(308) 432-0116
Dawson County
Lexington area
(308) 324-5606
Deuel County
Chappell area
(308) 874-2909
Dixon County
Ponca area
(402) 755-5607
Dodge County
Fremont area
(402) 727-2756
Douglas County
Omaha area
(402) 444-5424
Dundy County
Benkelman area
(308) 423-2374
Fillmore County
Geneva area
(402) 759-3514
Franklin County
Franklin area
(308) 425-6288
Frontier County
Stockville area
(308) 367-8629
Furnas County
Beaver City area
(308) 268-4025
Gage County
Beatrice area
(402) 223-1323
Garden County
Oshkosh area
(308) 772-3696
Garfield County
Burwell area
(308) 346-4123
Gosper County
Elwood area
(308) 785-2531
Grant County
Hyannis area
(308) 458-2433
Greeley County
Greeley area
(308) 428-2705
Hall County
Grand Island area
(308) 385-5135
Hamilton County
Aurora area
(402) 694-6188
Harlan County
Alma area
(308) 928-2179
Hayes County
Hayes Center area
(308) 286-3315
Hitchcock County
Trenton area
(308) 334-5383
Holt County
O Neill area
(402) 336-1662
Hooker County
Mullen area
(308) 546-2249
Howard County
St. Paul area
(308) 754-4192
Jefferson County
Fairbury area
(402) 729-6801
Johnson County
Tecumseh area
(402) 335-6313
Kearney County
Minden area
(308) 832-2719
Keith County
Ogallala area
(308) 284-3693
Keya Paha County
Springview area
(402) 497-3021
Kimball County
Kimball area
(308) 235-2831
Knox County
Center area
(402) 288-5607
Lancaster County
Lincoln area
(402) 441-7271
Lincoln County
North Platte area
(308) 534-4350 Ext 4240
Logan County
Stapleton area
(308) 636-2677
Loup County
Taylor area
(308) 942-6035
Madison County
Madison area
(402) 454-3311
McPherson County
Tryon area
(308) 587-2479
Merrick County
Central City area
(308) 946-2812
Morrill County
Bridgeport area
(308) 262-0812
Nance County
Fullerton area
(308) 536-2675
Nemaha County
Auburn area
(402) 274-3008
Nuckolls County
Nelson area
(402) 225-2371
Otoe County
Nebraska City area
(402) 873-9575
Pawnee County
Pawnee City area
(402) 852-2388
Perkins County
Grant area
(308) 352-7530
Phelps County
Holdrege area
(308) 995-6561
Pierce County
Pierce area
(402) 329-6245
Platte County
Columbus area
(402) 563-4905
Polk County
Osceola area
(402) 747-5371, Ext. 5
Red Willow County
McCook area
(308) 345-1904
Richardson County
Falls City area
(402) 245-2812
Rock County
Bassett area
(402) 360-0814
Saline County
Wilber area
(402) 821-2131
Sarpy County
Papillion area
(402) 593-5775
Saunders County
Wahoo area
(402) 443-8119
Scotts Bluff County
Gering area
(308) 436-6648
Seward County
Seward area
(402) 643-3214
Sheridan County
Rushville area
(308) 327-5656
Sherman County
Loup City area
(308) 745-1513 Ext. 102
Sioux County
Harrison area
(308) 432-0116
Stanton County
Stanton area
(402) 439-2221
Thayer County
Hebron area
(402) 768-6325
Thomas County
Thedford area
(308) 645-2266
Thurston County
Pender area
(402) 385-3136
Valley County
Ord area
(308) 728-3831
Washington County
Blair area
(402) 426-6833
Wayne County
Wayne area
(402) 375-1622
Webster County
Red Cloud area
(402) 746-2777
Wheeler County
Bartlett area
(308) 654-3376
York County
York area
(402) 362-4925
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