Small claims court in Utah County, Utah
In Utah County, small claims cases up to $20,000 are heard by more than one court: 13 other justice courts in the county. File with the one that serves the area where the defendant lives or does business, or where the problem happened.
Not sure which court? Call the clerk: 801-851-7200 (Utah County Justice Court) or see Official court directory.
Where to file in Utah County
Utah County Justice Court
Address: 151 South University Ave., Suite 3300, Provo, UT 84601 · Map
Phone: 801-851-7200
Cities run their own justice courts; file in the court for the city where the defendant lives or the problem happened, and use the county justice court for unincorporated areas (some cities contract with another city's or the county's court).
All 14 small claims courts in Utah County:
- Utah County Justice Court
- Alpine Justice Court
- Genola Justice Court
- Goshen Justice Court
- Highland Justice Court
- Lehi City Justice Court
- Lindon Justice Court
- Orem Justice Court
- Payson Justice Court
- Pleasant Grove Justice Court
- Provo City Justice Court
- Santaquin Justice Court
- Saratoga Springs Justice Court
- Springville Justice Court
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
Is this the right county?
Usually the justice court where the defendant lives or where the problem happened. Some cities share another city's or the county's justice court.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Utah counties.
How to file in Utah County
Ask for payment in writing
Utah doesn't require a demand before filing small claims, but asking for payment first can settle things faster. Make a free demand letter.
Fill out the claim form
Small Claims Affidavit and Summons (ODR version in Online Dispute Resolution courts).
File it with the right court and pay the fee
$60 for claims up to $2,000, $100 up to $7,500, and $185 up to $20,000. Serving the papers costs extra. Fee waiver: Request a fee waiver from the court (see the Utah Courts fee waiver page)..
Have the papers served
You can't hand the papers over yourself. Use the sheriff, a constable, a private process server, or another adult who isn't part of the case, then file proof of service.
Go to the hearing
In non-ODR courts the trial date is set when you file. In ODR courts, cases that don't settle online usually go to trial about 7 to 21 days later. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
Want every detail? The full Utah filing guide covers each stage with a checklist.
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Where is small claims court in Utah County?
Utah County has more than one small claims court (13 other justice courts in the county). File with the one that serves the area where the defendant lives or where the problem happened, as the venue rules say. One of them is the Utah County Justice Court, 151 South University Ave., Suite 3300, Provo, UT 84601. Phone: 801-851-7200. Official list of all of them: Official court directory, https://www.utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/directory.html
How much can I sue for in Utah County small claims court?
Up to $20,000. You can sue for up to $20,000, including attorney fees but not court costs or interest. The limit rose from $15,000 on January 1, 2025, and is set to rise to $25,000 on January 1, 2030. Small claims can only award money, and you can't sue a government agency there.
How much does it cost to file in Utah County?
$60 for claims up to $2,000, $100 up to $7,500, and $185 up to $20,000. Serving the papers costs extra. Fee waiver: Request a fee waiver from the court (see the Utah Courts fee waiver page)..