Singapore

Serving a Defendant in Small Claims (Singapore)

S$20,000
Maximum claim amount for Small Claims Tribunal
14 days
Time limit to serve defendant after filing claim
S$10
Fee for registered post service via SingPost
3 working days
Minimum time for deemed service by registered post
The Short Answer

In Singapore, you serve the defendant in a small claims case by delivering the Claim Form (Form 1) personally, by registered post, or via SingPost’s e-Service if they consent — all within 14 days of filing.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Act (Cap. 300)statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Rules (Cap. 300, R 1)governmentState Courts – Small Claims Tribunal GuidegovernmenteLitigation Portal (for filing and service)

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.