Lincoln County, Montana Small Claims Filing Fee: Confirm With the Clerk
We have not verified the small claims filing fee for Lincoln County yet, and we will not guess it. In Montana counties where we have verified it, the fee ranges from $20 to $50. Below: what we know, how to reach the court, and what to ask.
What we know about small claims fees in Lincoln County
Not this county's confirmed fee
We have not found an official page that lists the small claims filing fee for Lincoln County, Montana, so the figures below are not the fee for this county.In the 21 Montana counties where we have read the fee on an official page, small claims filing fees run from $20 to $50. Your fee in Lincoln County could fall inside or outside that range, so treat it as a rough guide only.
In Montana the filing fee is set by the county or court that hears the case, so it differs from one place to the next. Large counties often charge more than small ones, and some courts add a separate service fee.
The quickest way to get the exact number is to ask the clerk. Their contact details are in the box on this page where we have them.
What to ask the clerk
- What is the total filing fee for my claim amount ($1,000, $2,500, $5,000)?
- Is service of the claim on the defendant included, or is it charged separately (sheriff, certified mail or process server)?
- Is there an extra fee for each additional defendant, or for e-filing?
- Which payment methods do you accept, and can I file online or by mail?
- How do I apply for a fee waiver if I cannot afford the fee?
Court contact for Lincoln County
The court's own page for small claims in Lincoln County: https://lincolncountymt.us/county-courts/justice-court/. We do not have its street address or phone number on file yet; the official page lists how to reach the clerk.
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Each court in this county sets its own small claims fee.
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