Not everything about a Small Claims Court case is a step in a sequence — some of it is reference material you'll come back to more than once. This section collects that practical, look-up-when-you-need-it content in one place.
The resources
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Court forms
An overview of the forms used at different stages of a case.
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Filing fees
The current fee schedule across every stage of a case.
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Court locations
How to find the right Small Claims Court office for your case.
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Checklists
Quick-reference checklists for the most common steps.
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Legal terminology
Plain-language definitions of terms you'll encounter.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions people ask most often.
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Filing and tracking online
The Ontario Courts Public Portal, Submissions Online, and what each covers.
How to use this section
Rather than reading this section front to back, most people find it more useful to come back to specific pages as they're actually needed — checking a fee before filing a particular step, looking up an unfamiliar term encountered in a form, or confirming a court location before choosing where to file. Bookmark this page as a starting point you can return to throughout your case.
Why we note when this content was reviewed
Fees, forms, and procedural details can change over time. Each page in this section includes a note about when it was last reviewed for accuracy, and it's worth checking that date and confirming anything important directly if meaningful time has passed since then.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start if I've never filed a claim before?
The start a claim guide is the best starting point for a full walkthrough — use this section as a reference alongside it.
Are the fees listed here guaranteed to be current?
Fees can change over time — see filing fees for the current schedule and its review date, and confirm directly if meaningful time has passed.
Can I use this section without reading the step-by-step guides?
Yes — it's designed to be useful as a standalone reference, though the step-by-step guides under start a claim and defend a claim provide fuller context.