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Small claims in Racine County covers money disputes up to $10,000 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Racine County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Racine County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
The nearest counties to Racine County are Kenosha County and Milwaukee County. Small claims filings from Racine County are handled at Racine County Courthouse: Small Claims in Racine.
Filings here are on paper, brought to the counter or posted. Squabble assembles the packet so it is complete when it arrives.
Hearings in small claims are attended in person at the courthouse.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents of Racine County, Wisconsin, a county of 198,651 people, can bring small claims cases through the Wisconsin Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Filings are received at the Racine County Courthouse: Small Claims, located at 730 Wisconsin Ave 8th Floor in Racine, Wisconsin 53403. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (262) 636-3333, and information is posted at http://www.racinecounty.com/clerkofcourts. Electronic filing is not available for these cases. The county covers communities including Burlington, Caledonia, Franksville, Kansasville, Racine, Rochester, Sturtevant, Union Grove, and Waterford, along with ZIP codes such as 53105, 53126, 53177, 53185, 53402, and 53406. Racine County lies near Kenosha County, Milwaukee County, and Waukesha County, each of which maintains its own courts. The clerk of courts office in Racine is the point of contact for questions about small claims matters within the county.
These 9 places sit inside Racine County:
Burlington, Caledonia, Franksville, Kansasville, Racine, Rochester, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Waterford.
ZIP codes:
Racine County is the 5th most populous of Wisconsin's 72 counties, with about 198,651 residents. Racine County Courthouse: Small Claims, in Racine, is about 5 miles from the Kenosha County courthouse in Kenosha and 11 miles from the Milwaukee County courthouse in Milwaukee.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Filing is generally possible in the county of the events or the county of the defendant.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Wisconsin, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
Racine County is under the same limits as nearby Kenosha County and Milwaukee County. They are the same across all 16 Racine County ZIP codes, from 53105 onward.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $10,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Racine County has about 198,651 residents. Racine County takes in Burlington, Caledonia and Franksville and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Racine County Courthouse: Small Claims publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. This is the route a Racine County case takes, whether it starts in 53105 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Kenosha County and Milwaukee County are the counties nearest to Racine County. Addresses in Racine County include places such as Burlington, Caledonia and Franksville.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| What the claim is about | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
They do not change from one Racine County ZIP code to another, 53105 included. The same periods apply in Racine County as in nearby Kenosha County and Milwaukee County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Wisconsin generally accrues interest at 5% per year before judgment (Wis. Stat. §138.04).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
Racine County is under the same state rate as nearby Kenosha County and Milwaukee County. It is the same rate across all 16 Racine County ZIP codes.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the Racine County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$95 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Racine County takes in filings from 16 ZIP codes, 53105 first in the list. Racine County has a population of about 198,651.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Burlington, Caledonia and Franksville are among the Racine County places a hearing can draw parties from. Racine County has about 198,651 residents.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.
The judgment in a Racine County case comes from Racine County Courthouse: Small Claims in Racine. Burlington, Caledonia and Franksville are among the Racine County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Racine County case for you.
