In Fairfield County, small claims cases up to $5,000 are heard by the Superior Court, Bridgeport Judicial District (Small Claims). Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Address: 1061 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604 · Map
Phone: 203-579-6527
Online filing: available, per the court
Fairfield County towns are split among 3 small claims locations: Bridgeport J.D., 1061 Main St, Bridgeport (14 towns, incl. Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Trumbull, Monroe, Easton); Stamford-Norwalk J.D., 123 Hoyt St, Stamford, 203-965-5308 (Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Weston, Wilton - these 8 towns may also use Bridgeport); Danbury J.D., 146 White St, Danbury, 203-207-8600 (Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman). Shelton uses Ansonia-Milford J.D. in Milford. Use the court for the town where you live, where the defendant lives or does business, or where the transaction or injury happened; landlord-tenant small claims go to the housing session.
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
Where you live, where the defendant lives or does business, or where the deal or injury happened. Landlord-tenant cases go to the housing session where the property is. Businesses can't file where they themselves are located unless it fits one of the other places.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Connecticut counties.
Connecticut doesn't require a demand letter before filing, but asking for payment in writing first is a good idea. Make a free demand letter.
Small Claims Writ and Notice of Suit Get the form.
$95 to file, the same for any amount. A counterclaim also costs $95. Service by a state marshal costs extra; service by mail costs only postage. Fee waiver: Application for Waiver of Fees (form JD-FM-75).
You serve the papers yourself by certified mail (return receipt), priority mail or a national courier with delivery confirmation, or by a state marshal. Out-of-state businesses must be served by a marshal. Then file a Statement of Service (JD-CV-123).
After the answer date, a magistrate reviews the file and either decides it or sets a hearing. This can take a few months. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
Want every detail? The full Connecticut filing guide covers each stage with a checklist.
Open the filing guideSmall claims in Fairfield County are filed with the Superior Court, Bridgeport Judicial District (Small Claims), 1061 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: 203-579-6527.
Up to $5,000. You can sue for up to $5,000 plus interest and costs. Claims about a home improvement contract can go up to $15,000. A tenant suing for a security deposit can get double the deposit even if that's over $5,000.
$95 to file, the same for any amount. A counterclaim also costs $95. Service by a state marshal costs extra; service by mail costs only postage.
Yes. The court says online filing is available for small claims. Check the court website for the e-filing system and any fees.