Freelance Invoice Laws
Every US state sets its own rules for late fees, interest on overdue invoices, and small claims court limits. Pick your state for a plain-English breakdown of what you can charge when a client pays late and how to collect.
Select Your State
Alabama
Small claims: $6,000
Alaska
Small claims: $10,000
Arizona
Small claims: $3,500
Arkansas
Small claims: $5,000
California
Small claims: $12,500
Colorado
Small claims: $7,500
Connecticut
Small claims: $5,000
Delaware
Small claims: $15,000
Florida
Small claims: $8,000
Georgia
Small claims: $15,000
Hawaii
Small claims: $5,000
Idaho
Small claims: $5,000
Illinois
Small claims: $10,000
Indiana
Small claims: $10,000
Iowa
Small claims: $6,500
Kansas
Small claims: $4,000
Kentucky
Small claims: $2,500
Louisiana
Small claims: $5,000
Maine
Small claims: $6,000
Maryland
Small claims: $5,000
Massachusetts
Small claims: $7,000
Michigan
Small claims: $6,500
Minnesota
Small claims: $15,000
Mississippi
Small claims: $3,500
Missouri
Small claims: $5,000
Montana
Small claims: $7,000
Nebraska
Small claims: $3,600
Nevada
Small claims: $10,000
New Hampshire
Small claims: $10,000
New Jersey
Small claims: $5,000
New Mexico
Small claims: $10,000
New York
Small claims: $10,000 (NYC: $10,000)
North Carolina
Small claims: $10,000
North Dakota
Small claims: $15,000
Ohio
Small claims: $6,000
Oklahoma
Small claims: $10,000
Oregon
Small claims: $10,000
Pennsylvania
Small claims: $8,000
Rhode Island
Small claims: $5,000
South Carolina
Small claims: $7,500
South Dakota
Small claims: $12,000
Tennessee
Small claims: $25,000
Texas
Small claims: $20,000
Utah
Small claims: $11,000
Vermont
Small claims: $5,000
Virginia
Small claims: $5,000
Washington
Small claims: $10,000
West Virginia
Small claims: $10,000
Wisconsin
Small claims: $10,000
Wyoming
Small claims: $6,000
Legal Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently. Consult with a licensed attorney in your state for specific legal guidance.