The small claims procedure is a simplified mechanism for resolving civil disputes, applicable in situations where the claimant’s monetary claim does not exceed a specific statutory threshold.

The advantages of this judicial action include:

• Simplicity:

The procedure is conducted primarily in writing, eliminating the requirement for mandatory court appearance, and utilizes a standardized claim form approved by order of the Minister of Justice.

• Reduced Costs:

The court fee is significantly lower compared to standard civil proceedings. For example, for the maximum claim threshold of RON 50,000, the court fee is only RON 200, compared to RON 2,105 under ordinary civil procedure.

• Shorter Duration:

Cases are generally resolved within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary documentation and information.

• Enforceability:

The judgment rendered by the court of first instance is immediately enforceable, without requiring additional court endorsement or certification proceedings.

Aimed at streamlining the administration of justice and facilitating access for litigants—whether natural or legal persons—as well as their legal representatives, Law No. 57/2025 enacted a major amendment to the Romanian Code of Civil Procedure. The monetary ceiling for claims eligible under this simplified procedure was raised from RON 10,000 to RON 50,000. It is worth noting that the previous statutory cap was established a decade ago and underwent only a single temporary adjustment between July 22, 2022, and July 22, 2023, in the context of the pandemic.

We consider this revision to be particularly beneficial, offering vital support to individual citizens and the business community—especially SMEs and service providers—who can now rapidly recover commercial or contractual debts without resorting to complex, costly litigation. Simultaneously, this reform is expected to relieve overburdened courts through a more efficient redistribution of judicial resources.

Law No. 57/2025 marks a significant step toward modernizing civil procedures and aligning with European best practices in small and medium dispute resolution, providing legal professionals with a valuable tool for effective case management.

Under these circumstances, Godorogea Law Firm provides the qualified legal guidance essential to swiftly and effectively assert your procedural rights across all stages of the small claims procedure.

If you have questions or wish to initiate a small claims action, please do not hesitate to contact us.