Small Claims

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Small Claims Forms Assistant

The small claims forms assistant site guides you through the process of filing a small claims lawsuit in Wisconsin. By answering a series of questions, this interactive site will help you to fill out necessary forms, print blank forms, or download a basic guide to small claims actions for each county.

• Go to the small claims forms assistant, or get the forms at the Clerk of Courts Office
  • Summons and Complaint (PDF) and Declaration of Nonmilitary Service (PDF)
• File the forms.
  • Clerk of Courts Office
  • E-file
• Receive a return date
  • The return date is the initial appearance in the Small Claims case.
  • All parties must attend the hearing.
• Pay the Filing Fee
  • $94.50, plus possible service fee
• Service of Summons and Complaint
  • If personal service is required - you (the Plaintiff) are required to have the documents served by the Sheriff's Department or a private process server. If mail service is allowed, the Clerk of Courts will serve by mail for $2 per defendant.

File a Motion to Reopen (PDF). Must be filed within 12 months of default judgment. No filing fee.