Small Claims Information And Complaint Form

SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION AND COMPLAINT FORM. This form is used in the Elyria Municipal Court to initiate a small claims case for the recovery of money only. It provides detailed instructions for individuals (plaintiffs) who wish to file claims for amounts not exceeding $6,000. The form outlines the types of cases that are not eligible for small claims court, including libel, slander, replevin, and punitive damages. Plaintiffs are instructed to provide personal and defendant information, clearly state the nature and amount of the claim, and include any applicable interest. It is mandatory that the complaint be notarized before submission, either in person at the Clerk’s Office or through a Notary Public. The completed form, along with the appropriate filing fee—$102 for one defendant and $10 for each additional defendant—must be submitted to the Clerk of the Elyria Municipal Court. Hearings are scheduled between 15 and 45 days from the filing date, and take place at the court's civil division located at 601 Broad Street, Elyria, Ohio. www.FormsWorkflow.com