In Small Claims Court the person starting the claim is referred to as the Plaintiff or claimant. When starting the lawsuit the Plaintiff will have to pay a court filing fee.

The filing fee generally, is the same for all unless you are considered to be a frequent claimant.  A frequent claimant is someone who typically files 10 or more claims in a Small Claims Court office on or after January 1of that year.

A frequent claimant is charged $145 whereas, an infrequent claimant is charged $75.00.

For further information review the ONTARIO REGULATION 432/93 SMALL CLAIMS COURT — FEES AND ALLOWANCES

Remember this is not legal advice!