Oklahoma Small Claims Court Guide
Everything you need to know about filing a small claims case in Oklahoma.
Maximum Claim
$10,000
Filing Fee
$58–$80
Fee waiver available
Court Name
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Hearing Timeline
30–60 days from filing
Find your courthouse in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, individuals can file small claims cases for up to $10,000. This limit applies to both individuals and businesses.
Oklahoma Small Claims Court Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Claims up to $2,500 | $58 |
| Claims $2,501–$10,000 | $80 |
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 Oklahoma
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
3
years — oral contract
2
years — property damage
2
years — personal injury
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Read the demand letter guideWhere to File in Oklahoma
Small claims cases in Oklahoma are handled by the Small Claims Court (District Court). Oklahoma has 77 county District Courts.
Where to file: File in the county where the defendant lives or where the obligation was to be performed
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 Oklahoma
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 by court clerk
Deadline: Service must be completed at least 10 days before the hearing.
Oklahoma Small Claims Court Procedures
Can I bring a lawyer?
Yes, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in Oklahoma small claims court.
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 Oklahoma. You must file in person or by mail.
Are remote hearings available?
Remote hearings are available in some Oklahoma courts. Check with your specific court location for current policies.
Official Oklahoma Court Resources
Find Your Courthouse in Oklahoma
Select your county to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
Adair County
Stilwell area
(918) 696-7633
Alfalfa County
Cherokee area
(580) 596-3523
Atoka County
Atoka area
(580) 889-3565
Beaver County
Beaver area
(580) 625-3191
Beckham County
Sayre area
(580) 928-3330
Blaine County
Watonga area
(580) 623-5970
Bryan County
Durant area
(580) 924-1446
Caddo County
Anadarko area
(405) 247-3393
Canadian County
El Reno area
(405) 295-6100
Carter County
Ardmore area
(580) 223-5253
Cherokee County
Tahlequah area
(918) 456-0691
Choctaw County
Hugo area
(580) 326-7554
Cimarron County
Boise City area
(580) 544-2221
Cleveland County
Norman area
(405) 321-6402
Coal County
Coalgate area
(580) 927-2281
Comanche County
Lawton area
(580) 250-5093
Cotton County
Walters area
(580) 875-3029
Craig County
Vinita area
(918) 256-6451
Creek County
Sapulpa area
(918) 227-2525
Custer County
Arapaho area
(580) 323-3233
Delaware County
Jay area
(918) 253-4420
Dewey County
Taloga area
(580) 328-5521
Ellis County
Arnett area
(580) 885-7255
Garfield County
Enid area
(580) 237-0232
Garvin County
Pauls Valley area
(405) 238-5596
Grady County
Chickasha area
(405) 224-7446
Grant County
Medford area
(580) 395-2828
Greer County
Mangum area
(580) 782-3665
Harmon County
Hollis area
(580) 688-3617
Harper County
Buffalo area
(580) 735-2010
Haskell County
Stigler area
(918) 967-3323
Hughes County
Holdenville area
(405) 379-3384
Jackson County
Altus area
(580) 482-0448
Jefferson County
Waurika area
(580) 228-2961
Johnston County
Tishomingo area
(580) 371-3281
Kay County
Newkirk area
(580) 362-2537
Kingfisher County
Kingfisher area
(405) 375-3813
Kiowa County
Hobart area
(580) 726-5125
Latimer County
Wilburton area
(918) 465-2011
Le Flore County
Poteau area
(918) 647-3181
Lincoln County
Chandler area
(405) 258-1309
Logan County
Guthrie area
(405) 282-0123
Love County
Marietta area
(580) 276-2235
Major County
Fairview area
(580) 227-4690
Marshall County
Madill area
(580) 795-3278
Mayes County
Pryor Creek area
(918) 825-2185
McClain County
Purcell area
(405) 527-3221
McCurtain County
Idabel area
(580) 286-3693
McIntosh County
Eufaula area
(918) 689-2282
Murray County
Sulphur area
(580) 622-3223
Muskogee County
Muskogee area
(918) 682-7873
Noble County
Perry area
(580) 336-5187
Nowata County
Nowata area
(918) 273-0127
Okfuskee County
Okemah area
(918) 623-0525
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City area
(405) 713-1705
Okmulgee County
Okmulgee area
(918) 756-3042
Osage County
Pawhuska area
(918) 287-4104
Ottawa County
Miami area
(918) 542-2801
Pawnee County
Pawnee area
(918) 762-2547
Payne County
Stillwater area
(405) 372-4774
Pittsburg County
McAlester area
(918) 423-4859
Pontotoc County
Ada area
(580) 332-5763
Pottawatomie County
Shawnee area
(405) 273-3624
Pushmataha County
Antlers area
(580) 298-2274
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne area
(580) 497-3361
Rogers County
Claremore area
(918) 923-4961
Seminole County
Wewoka area
(405) 257-6236
Sequoyah County
Sallisaw area
(918) 775-4411
Stephens County
Duncan area
(580) 255-0977
Texas County
Guymon area
(580) 338-3003
Tillman County
Frederick area
(580) 335-3023 ext 1
Tulsa County
Tulsa area
(918) 596-5000
Wagoner County
Wagoner area
(918) 485-4508
Washington County
Bartlesville area
(918) 337-2870
Washita County
New Cordell area
(580) 832-3836
Woods County
Alva area
(580) 327-3119
Woodward County
Woodward area
(580) 256-3413
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