Philadelphia Municipal Court FormsAll Required Documents for Small Claims Filing
Complete guide to Philadelphia Municipal Court forms with instructions, common mistakes to avoid, and evidence requirements for your case.
Required Court Forms
Required forms to initiate your small claims case
Civil Complaint Form
Primary form to file your civil claim in Municipal Court
Include all defendants and provide complete addresses
Attachment for Additional Defendants
Use when suing more than 2 defendants
List each defendant with full name and address
Notice of Intention to Proceed
Required for landlord-tenant disputes
Must be filed before eviction proceedings
Claim for Damages
Itemized breakdown of damages sought
Include receipts and documentation for each item
Document Checklist
Evidence Requirements by Case Type
- Original signed contract
- Proof of your performance
- Evidence of breach
- Documentation of damages
- Photos of damage
- Repair estimates (2-3)
- Receipts for repairs done
- Property value documentation
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Lost wage documentation
- Photos of injuries
- Lease agreement
- Rent payment records
- Move-in/out inspection
- Communication records
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using nicknames or wrong business names
Case dismissed or unenforceable judgment
Use exact legal name from business license or driver's license
Incomplete defendant address
Cannot serve defendant
Get full street address with apartment number and ZIP code
Math errors in damage calculations
Reduced award amount
Double-check all math, include itemized breakdown with supporting documents
Missing service deadline
Case postponed or dismissed
Serve defendant within 30 days of filing, file proof immediately
Forgetting to make copies
Delays at filing counter
Make 3 copies of everything: court, defendant, your records
Using blue ink or pencil
Forms rejected by clerk
Always use black ink or type forms
Professional Form Completion Tips
Be specific with dates, amounts, and descriptions. Avoid vague terms like "about" or "approximately".
Calculate damages carefully. Include interest if applicable. Show your work with itemized lists.
Never leave blanks. Write "N/A" or "None" if a field doesn't apply. This shows thoroughness.
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