Perry County, Mississippi Small Claims Filing Fee: Confirm With the Clerk
We have not verified the small claims filing fee for Perry County yet, and we will not guess it. In Mississippi counties where we have verified it, the fee ranges from $75 to $85. Below: what we know, how to reach the court, and what to ask.
What we know about small claims fees in Perry County
Not this county's confirmed fee
We have not found an official page that lists the small claims filing fee for Perry County, Mississippi, so the figures below are not the fee for this county.In the 9 Mississippi counties where we have read the fee on an official page, small claims filing fees run from $75 to $85. Your fee in Perry County could fall inside or outside that range, so treat it as a rough guide only.
Mississippi justice court civil filing fees start from a $25 base set by statute (Miss. Code 25-7-25, plus $5 for each additional defendant). Constable or sheriff service and local charges are added, and most counties do not publish a small claims total. We list the totals verified in individual counties; confirm yours with your justice court clerk.
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 Perry County
We do not have the address, phone number or web page of the court that handles small claims in Perry County, Mississippi on file yet. Search for the clerk of court for Perry County, Mississippi, call before you go, and ask which court covers the address of the person you are suing. For the statewide rules, see our how to file in Mississippi guide.
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