Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal?

No. The notice calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not notarization, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

Who uses this notice of appeal?

A defendant appealing a final order or judgment in a Mesa Municipal Court civil traffic, civil boating, civil marijuana, parking, or standing case uses this form.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the case number, the filer’s contact and representation information, the defendant’s current mailing address, and the defendant’s signature and date.

Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Defendant’s Notice of Appeal (Civil Traffic / Civil Boating / Civil Marijuana / Parking or Standing)

Defendants use this form to appeal a final order or judgment in a Mesa Municipal Court civil traffic, boating, marijuana, parking, or standing case.

What this form is

This notice tells the Mesa Municipal Court that the defendant is appealing the final order or final judgment in the case. It asks for the case number, the defendant’s contact information and mailing address, and the defendant’s signature and date. By signing, the defendant acknowledges appeal instructions that include record or transcript costs, a possible bond, an appellate memorandum, and a superior court filing fee.

Who needs it

A defendant seeking to appeal a final order or judgment in a Mesa Municipal Court civil traffic, boating, marijuana, parking, or standing case uses this notice.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies Mesa Municipal Court.

About notarization

This notice is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Notice
Download the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the case and filer information, print the defendant’s current mailing address, and sign and date the notice.
3
Review Appeal Instructions
Read the appeal instructions referenced in the notice, including information about record or transcript costs, bond, a memorandum, and a filing fee.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the notice to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal?: No. The notice calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not notarization, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
Who uses this notice of appeal?: A defendant appealing a final order or judgment in a Mesa Municipal Court civil traffic, civil boating, civil marijuana, parking, or standing case uses this form.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the case number, the filer’s contact and representation information, the defendant’s current mailing address, and the defendant’s signature and date.
How do I submit the notice of appeal?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies Mesa Municipal Court.

Need something notarized?

This Defendant’s Notice of Appeal (Civil Traffic / Civil Boating / Civil Marijuana / Parking or Standing) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mesa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.