What does the Motion and Order for Change of Venue do?

The motion lets a party ask the court to change the venue of a case and explain why. The order section is completed by a judge or commissioner if the request is granted.

Who can use this form?

A plaintiff, petitioner, defendant, or respondent in a Cochise County Superior Court case can use the motion to request a change of venue.

Do I need a notary for the Motion and Order for Change of Venue?

No. The filer signs and dates the motion without a notary; the judge or commissioner signs the order.

Cochise County, AZ · Cochise County

No notary required

Motion and Order for Change of Venue

This form lets a party in a Cochise County Superior Court case request a change of venue and provides an order for the court to complete.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Cochise County · Cochise County, Cochise County, Arizona
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: cochise.az.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The motion asks the court to change the venue of a case and provides space for the filing party to explain the reasons. The attached order is for the judge or commissioner to complete if the motion is granted. The form requests case and party information, the filer’s contact details, a signature, and certification that a copy was served on the other party or their attorney.

Who needs it

A plaintiff, petitioner, defendant, or respondent seeking a change of venue in a Cochise County Superior Court case may use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This motion and order are signed without a notary; the filer signs and dates the motion, and the judge or commissioner signs the order.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Motion and Order for Change of Venue PDF.
2
Complete The Motion
Fill in the case and party information, explain your reasons for requesting a venue change, and sign and date the motion in English.
3
Complete Service Information
Enter where a copy was mailed or hand-delivered to the other party or their attorney, and sign the certificate of service.
4
Submit To The County
Submit the form to the county office named on it; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Motion and Order for Change of Venue do?: The motion lets a party ask the court to change the venue of a case and explain why. The order section is completed by a judge or commissioner if the request is granted.
Who can use this form?: A plaintiff, petitioner, defendant, or respondent in a Cochise County Superior Court case can use the motion to request a change of venue.
Do I need a notary for the Motion and Order for Change of Venue?: No. The filer signs and dates the motion without a notary; the judge or commissioner signs the order.
How do I submit the Motion and Order for Change of Venue?: Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form says documents must be completed in English.

Need something notarized?

This Motion and Order for Change of Venue doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cochise County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.