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Wisconsin eviction process and court fees

Wisconsin evictions are heard in the circuit court (small claims) in the county. Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Wis. Stat. §704.17.

Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.

Wisconsin eviction at a glance

CourtCircuit court (small claims) in the county

Wisconsin evictions are heard in the circuit court (small claims) in the county. Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Wis. Stat. §704.17.

Step by step

  1. Notice for unpaid rent. A 5-day pay-or-quit notice for month-to-month and leases of one year or less (14-day quit notice for repeat nonpayment within a year; 30 days for leases over one year). (Wis. Stat. §704.17)
  2. File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the circuit court (small claims) in the county. Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Wisconsin Court System)
  3. Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Wisconsin Court System)

Statewide fees

Eviction filing feeNot verified
Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published
Service of process and writ / removalNot verified
Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Wisconsin hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the circuit court to confirm before you file.

General information
Not specific to Wisconsin

Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.

Closest place with verified data

Hennepin County, MN (about 187 miles away): eviction action filing fee $322

Call or visit the official office

Wisconsin Court System · Official website

Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.

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Official resources

All Wisconsin counties

Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.

Frequently asked

Which court handles evictions in Wisconsin?

Circuit court (small claims) in the county.

How much notice does a Wisconsin landlord have to give?

A 5-day pay-or-quit notice for month-to-month and leases of one year or less (14-day quit notice for repeat nonpayment within a year; 30 days for leases over one year).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Wisconsin?

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.