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Philadelphia Court Forms GuideMunicipal & Common Pleas Court Documents

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Philadelphia Municipal Court Forms

Forms for cases with claims up to $12,000 filed in Philadelphia Municipal Court.

MC-01 - Municipal Court Complaint

Required

Primary complaint form for initiating a civil case in Municipal Court. Use for claims up to $12,000 including contracts, property damage, and unpaid debts.

When to use: Filing any civil claim up to $12,000

Required information:

  • Plaintiff's name and address
  • Defendant's name and address
  • Amount of claim
  • Description of dispute
  • Signature under penalty of perjury

MC-02 - Amended Complaint

For modifying an existing complaint

MC-03 - Notice of Intention to Defend

Defendant's response form

MC-04 - Judgment by Default

When defendant doesn't respond

MC-05 - Satisfaction of Judgment

Proof of payment received

Municipal Court Form Tips

  • • Always use black or blue ink when completing forms by hand
  • • Print clearly and legibly - illegible forms may be rejected
  • • Keep copies of all filed documents for your records
  • • Attach all supporting documentation when filing

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