The Maricopa County forms you need
Maricopa County requires 6 forms to open a small claims case:
- Small Claims Complaint
- Small Claims Summons and Notice
- Small Claims Answer
- Small Claims Agreement to Use of Attorneys
- Small Claims Proof of Service
- Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees and Costs
We keep the current Maricopa County versions. The forms are not the hard part — filling them out is. The claim has to describe what happened in the language the court expects, and that is where most first-time filers get sent home to try again.
- Claim limit
- $5,000
- Filing fee
- $58
- Court
- Justice Court
- File online
- No
Where to file these forms
Maricopa County Justice Courts, Small Claims Division
620 W. Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-372-6300
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)
- In person at the justice court precinct with proper venue
- By mail to that justice court precinct
- Small claims cases cannot be electronically filed in the Maricopa County Justice Courts; AZTurboCourt only prepares limited-jurisdiction forms to print and file on paper
Walk-in filing is available at 16 locations: Encanto (Downtown Justice Center), El Centro (Downtown Justice Center), West McDowell (Downtown Justice Center), Arcadia Biltmore, South Mountain, Dreamy Draw (Phoenix), Desert Ridge (Phoenix), Agua Fria (Avondale), Arrowhead (Surprise), Country Meadows (Avondale), Highland (Mesa), East Mesa, Kyrene (Chandler), San Marcos (Chandler), San Tan (Chandler), 26 precincts total — see justicecourts.maricopa.gov/about-us/court-locations.
Common questions
What forms do I need for small claims in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County requires: Small Claims Complaint; Small Claims Summons and Notice; Small Claims Answer; Small Claims Agreement to Use of Attorneys; Small Claims Proof of Service; Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees and Costs. File them at Maricopa County Justice Courts, Small Claims Division.
Where do I file small claims forms in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County Justice Courts, Small Claims Division, 620 W. Jackson Street, Phoenix.
How much does it cost to file in Maricopa County?
The filing fee is $58. Fees change — confirm the current amount with the clerk at 602-372-6300 before you file.
The Maricopa County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Your Maricopa County filing forms, completed with your claim in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with Maricopa County Justice Courts, Small Claims Division'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.
Not sure this fits your situation? Ask us about it — we answer by email, and it costs nothing.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-20 · Sourced from justicecourts.maricopa.gov (Maricopa County Justice Courts) and azleg.gov (A.R.S. Title 22, Small Claims) 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.