Small Claims Expense Log PDF – Track Filing, Service & Court Costs

Small claims judges often want clear documentation of your out-of-pocket costs. This free log helps you track fees, mailing costs, and travel so you can show exactly what you spent.

When to use this

• You filed (or are about to file) a small claims case and want to track every dollar spent.
• You need to show the judge your filing, service, and mailing costs in one clean document.
• You’re negotiating settlement and want a simple way to justify court-related expenses.

How to do it (fast)

1. Open /tools/small-claims-expense-log-pdf.
2. Enter court and case info, then add each expense row as you pay fees.
3. Mark which costs are reimbursable and review totals.
4. Generate the PDF and print or attach it to your case packet.

Why this helps

• Shows you are organized and keeps all costs in one place.
• Makes it easy for the judge or other side to see your actual out-of-pocket expenses.
• Reduces the risk of forgetting recoverable fees when you request reimbursement.

Related tools

• Small Claims Expense Log Tool
• Court Bundle Maker
• Proof of Service PDF

Not legal advice. Courts set their own rules. Keep your original records.