Small Claims

For Small Claims Questions call the Clerk at 715-346-1364, ext. 5

How to File Small Claims & Forms

• 2023 amended Small Claims Calendar (PDF) (effective August 15, 2023)
• Appearance Requirements for Small Claims Court (PDF) - Informational outline for the parties
• Contested Cases Order (PDF) - What the parties need to do to be prepared if the case is contested NOTE: All contested small claims hearings are now requiring in-person appearances.
• Rent and Damages Hearing Order (PDF) - What the parties need to do to be prepared for this hearing
• Civil Process Service (Sheriff Department)
• Guidelines for Mail or Personal Service (PDF)
• 2024 Small Claims Court Dates (PDF)
• 2024 Money or Replevin Court Dates and When to File Chart
• 2024 Eviction Court Dates and When to File Chart

 Other Helpful Resources

• Self-help Small Claims Center
• Small Claims Forms Assistant Wizard (Wisconsin eCourts for self-represented parties is an interactive website that assists you in filling out forms for a variety of legal issues. The site guides you through a series of questions and then completes the necessary forms.)
• Small Claims De Novo Hearing Rights and Personal Service Information (PDF)
• Docketed Civil Judgment Search (WCCA website)
• Portage County Circuit Court Rules (PDF)

Further questions can be answered by the Clerk of Circuit Court Deputy in Small Claims who can be reached at 715-346-1364, ext. 5. However please note the Clerk of Courts office is part of the Judicial system and therefore is prohibited from providing any legal advice. For legal advice, you should contact your local attorney.