Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Waterloo Region

Small Claims Court

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Description
  • Hears civil suits for damages or money owing up to $25,000 in cases involving recovery of property, wills, slander or libel, breach of promise, collection of unpaid loans or credit, disputes over contracts, negligence, etc
  • Hearings are informal and designed to be used without assistance of lawyers; court clerk is trained to assist and advise regarding necessary paperwork, fees, etc
Comments
For actions over $25,000, see Superior Court of Justice
Eligibility
Civil suits for damages or money owing up to $25,000 in cases involving recovery of property, wills, slander or libel, breach of promise, collection of unpaid loans or credit, disputes over contracts, negligence, etc
Application Process
Appeals: can appeal actions over $500 only, in General Division; consult lawyer
Documents Required
Documents required to be submitted
Office
519-741-3270
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/page/suing-someone-small-claims-court
Languages
English
Fees
Service
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
January 27, 2026
Last Verified On
January 27, 2026
Address
85 Frederick St
Kitchener, ON, N2H 0A7
Cross street: Weber St E and Queen St N
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Waterloo Region