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Arizona Small Claims Forms

Arizona small claims cases are filed in Justice Court, and each county uses its own current forms. Arizona has no single mandated statewide fillable small claims petition. The Arizona Rules of Small Claims Procedure govern the content of the pleadings, and the Arizona Judicial Branch Self-Service Center offers general small claims materials, but each justice court publishes its own Small Claims Complaint, Summons and Notice, Answer, and Proof of Service forms (e.g., the Maricopa County Justice Courts set).

The forms you need

To open a small claims case in Arizona you file the court's claim form and a service/summons form:

Terminology and layout vary by county in Arizona. The blank forms are free; getting the wording right is what keeps your case from being sent back. We supply your county's current forms, completed with your claim.

Get your county's forms

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.

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Common questions

What forms do I need for small claims in Arizona?

The court's claim form plus a summons/service form, filed in Justice Court. Some counties add a return-of-service form.

What is the Arizona small claims form called?

It depends on the county and court — often a Statement of Claim, Complaint, or Petition. We use your court's exact term.

Where do I get Arizona small claims forms?

From the county court that will hear your case. We keep the current version for each supported county.

Your small claims filing packet — $49

Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:

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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.