Small Claims Court Manitoba Guide
Clear, province-specific guidance on small claims procedures, filing limits, fees, and court processes in Manitoba.
In This Guide
Courts & Claims
Manitoba Courts – Small Claims Information
Form 76A – Small Claim (PDF)
https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/rules/76ae.pdf
Court of King’s Bench Rules (Part 10 – Small Claims)
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/980258
Court Locations
Manitoba Court Locations
https://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/court-of-appeal/location-and-hours/
Costs & Fees
Court Fees – Manitoba Justice
https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/courts/fees.html
Court Fees - Manitoba Courts
https://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/court-of-queens-bench/procedure-rules-and-forms/fees/
Legal Help & Education
Legal Aid Manitoba
Community Legal Education Association (CLEA)
https://www.communitylegal.mb.ca/
Law Society of Manitoba – Lawyer Referral
Pro Bono Canada
- Small Claims cases are processed through the Court of King’s Bench, Small Claims Division. You can file against individuals, businesses, or platforms. It is designed for self-represented people. Claim limit up to $20,000, not including costs or interest. Higher losses may require abandoning anything over $20,000 and cannot be claimed later.
Send a demand letter with what happened, what you want, a 14–30 day deadline, and notice you’ll file if ignored.
Send by registered or trackable mail and keep proof.
Gather screenshots, receipts/payment records, emails/message logs, and timeline.
Complete Form 76A with legal business/platform name, short description, and total amount claimed.
File at Court of King’s Bench Small Claims Division.
Choose registry closest to defendant or where problem happened.
No online filing.
File in person or by mail.
Bring completed Form 76A, evidence copies, filing fee or approved fee waiver.
Clerk stamps forms, sets hearing date, returns stamped copies for service.
Serve defendant within 30 days by in-person delivery, registered mail, or process server.
File Affidavit/Certificate of Service.
For businesses, use registered business address.
Try to settle early.
Written agreement can end the case.
Mediation Services Manitoba may help.
At hearing, bring evidence, documents, witnesses, explain events in order, and address judge as Your Honour.
Decision may be immediate or by mail.
If you win, you receive a Certificate of Decision, possible costs/reimbursements, and enforcement if unpaid.
If you need assistance preparing your claim or cannot afford legal representation, the following resources may help:
Legal Aid Manitoba (LAM) - Free or low-cost legal support depending on income.
Community Legal Education Association (CLEA) - Free guides, workshops, and a legal info line.
https://www.communitylegal.mb.ca/
Law Society of Manitoba – Lawyer Referral - 30-minute consultation for a reduced fee.
Pro Bono Canada - Nationwide listing of free or low-cost legal clinics.
Serve claim: within 30 days.
Defendant reply: 20 days.
Hearing: usually within a few months.
Payment: normally 30 days after judgment.
No reply: request default judgment.
Civil claims are handled at Court of King’s Bench locations across Manitoba.
Use court directory to find registry and confirm filing details.
Important Note
This information is for general guidance and is not legal advice. Small claims rules, fees, and claim limits may change. Always confirm curent details with your local court.