Nova Scotia · Justice and safety
Sue for a small amount (small claims) in Nova Scotia
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
In Nova Scotia, Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia handles it. Claims up to $25,000.
Who handles it
Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia
Handles it in Nova Scotia.
Official link
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Nova Scotia is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Civil Resolution Tribunal (up to $5,000); Provincial Court of BC (up to $35,000) | Make a claim onlinechecked | Claims up to $5,000 go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal; larger claims up to $35,000 go to Provincial Court. |
| Alberta | Alberta Court of Justice (Civil) | File a civil claimchecked | Claims up to $100,000 go to the Alberta Court of Justice. |
| Saskatchewan | Provincial Court of Saskatchewan (Small Claims Court) | How to file a small claimchecked | |
| Manitoba | Court of King's Bench of Manitoba (Small Claims) | Small claims informationchecked | Claims up to $20,000 are filed at a court centre; tenancy disputes go to the Residential Tenancies Branch instead. |
| Ontario | Small Claims Court (Superior Court of Justice, Ministry of the Attorney General) | Sue in small claims courtchecked | For claims up to $50,000. |
| Quebec | Court of Québec, Small Claims Division (Ministère de la Justice) | How small claims workchecked | You represent yourself; lawyers cannot act for parties at the hearing. |
| New Brunswick | Small Claims Court of New Brunswick (Courts of New Brunswick) | How to file a small claimchecked | Claims up to $20,000. |
| Nova ScotiaThis page | Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia | How to make a claimchecked | Claims up to $25,000. |
| Prince Edward Island | Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island (Small Claims Section) | Supreme Court informationchecked | Small claims are filed with the Supreme Court; there is no separate small claims tribunal. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Small Claims) | Small claims courtchecked | Covers most civil claims up to $25,000. |
| Yukon | Small Claims Court of Yukon (Yukon Courts) | How small claims workschecked | Claims up to $25,000 are filed at a court registry in Whitehorse, Dawson City or Watson Lake. |
| Northwest Territories | Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories (civil claims) | Civil claims under $35,000checked | There is no separate small claims court; the Territorial Court hears civil claims under $35,000. |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Court of Justice (Civil Registry) | File a civil claimchecked | File civil claims, including small debts, with the Nunavut Court of Justice civil registry in Iqaluit (toll-free 1-866-286-0546). |
Where to go in person
Places in the biggest cities, from open data. Check the official link for hours and what each office offers before you go.
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Sue for a small amount (small claims) in Nova Scotia", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/small-claims/nova-scotia