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MISC 05.0100

Notice of Small Claim

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is a notice that starts a small claims case where one person (the Plaintiff) claims money from another person (the Defendant). It asks the court to hear the claim for a specific amount of money.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person wants to file a claim in small claims court to ask for money owed to them. It tells the defendant when and where they must appear in court.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The Plaintiff fills out this form to start the claim against the Defendant.
What does the form tell the Defendant?
It tells the Defendant that the Plaintiff has filed a claim for money and when the Defendant must appear in court.
What must happen if the claim is settled?
If the claim is settled before the hearing date, the parties must write a notice to the court right away.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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