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Canada - Alberta Debt Collection Guide

Filing fees, claim limits, demand letter requirements, court process, service rules, and enforcement options for collecting money in Canada - Alberta. Verify local court rules before filing.

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Source checked: 2026-04-29
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Court
Provincial Court - Civil Division
Filing Fee
C$100 (~$75 USD)
Claim Limit
C$100,000 (approx $72,000 USD approx.)
Timeline
3-6 months

Filing Instructions

  1. 1Complete a Civil Claim (Form 1) or use Resolution and Court Administration Services (RCAS)
  2. 2File at Provincial Court - Civil Division
  3. 3Pay filing fee
  4. 4Serve defendant within one year of filing
  5. 5Mandatory dispute resolution before trial

Required Forms

  • - Form 1 - Civil Claim

Service Rules

Personal service or registered mail. Substituted service with court permission.

Legal Basis

Provincial Court Act, Alberta Rules of Court (Civil Division)

Enforcement Options

  • - Garnishment summons
  • - Writ of civil enforcement
  • - Examination of debtor

Online Filing Portal

https://www.alberta.ca/provincial-court-civil-claims

Important Notes

Alberta Court of Justice civil claims increased to C$100,000 effective August 1, 2023. Mandatory dispute resolution applies.

Start with a demand letter

Document the claim before escalating to a court or tribunal.

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