- Claim limit
- $5,000
- Court
- Justice Court
- File online
- Yes (statewide)
- Appeal window
- 0 days
Serving the defendant
The plaintiff arranges and pays for service after filing; the court does not serve the defendant.
- Registered or certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested
- Personal service by a licensed/registered private process server
- Any other method of service permitted by the Arizona Rules of Small Claims Procedure
Certified mail without a restricted-delivery return receipt signed for the defendant may not be valid service and will stall or end the case.
Find your county court
Small claims is filed at the county level. Pick your county for its court, fee, and forms — or start your claim and we'll ask where you'd sue.
Start my claimCommon questions
How much can I sue for in small claims court in Arizona?
Up to $5,000, exclusive of interest and costs. If your claim is larger, you can sue for the limit and waive the rest.
What court hears small claims in Arizona?
Justice Court. Cases are filed in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute happened.
Who can file a small claims case in Arizona?
Any individual (a minor sues through a parent or guardian); Partnership; Association; Corporation or other business entity.
Can I file small claims online in Arizona?
Arizona offers statewide e-filing through AZTurboCourt. Some counties also accept in-person or mail filing.
How long do I have to appeal in Arizona?
Generally 0 days from the judgment. Confirm the exact window for your court.
Your small claims filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Your court's own forms, with your claim written in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with your court's address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Answer a few questions first. See your claim written out before you pay anything.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-20 · Sourced from Arizona judiciary self-help resources and each county's clerk of court and A.R.S. Title 22, Ch. 5, Art. 2 — Small Claims (§§ 22-501 to 22-524); §22-503 sets the $5,000 limit exclusive of interest and costs. See how we verify.