Canada - Quebec Debt Collection Guide
Filing fees, claim limits, demand letter requirements, court process, service rules, and enforcement options for collecting money in Canada - Quebec. Verify local court rules before filing.
Court
Small Claims Division - Court of Quebec
Filing Fee
C$73-C$184 (~$55-$137 USD)
Claim Limit
C$15,000 (approx $12,000 USD)
Timeline
3-6 months
Filing Instructions
- 1File an application at the Small Claims Division of the Court of Quebec
- 2Pay filing fee (varies by claim amount)
- 3Court notifies the defendant by mail
- 4Mediation is offered before hearing
- 5Hearing is informal - no lawyers allowed
Required Forms
- - Application to the Small Claims Division
Service Rules
Court handles notification by registered mail.
Legal Basis
Code of Civil Procedure (Quebec), Book VIII
Enforcement Options
- - Seizure of wages
- - Seizure of bank accounts
- - Seizure and sale of movable/immovable property
Important Notes
Lawyers are NOT allowed in Quebec small claims. Process is in French. A formal demand letter (mise en demeure) is required before filing.
Start with a demand letter
Document the claim before escalating to a court or tribunal.
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