Hays County, TX · Hays County
Petition: Small Claims Case
This petition lets a plaintiff file a small claims case in Hays County Justice Court and describe the defendant, complaint, and relief sought.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hays County · Hays County, Hays County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- hayscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The plaintiff uses this petition to bring a small claims case against a defendant in Hays County Justice Court. It asks for the defendant’s address, the facts supporting the complaint, the relief sought, and service preferences. The plaintiff can also indicate interest claims, request a jury trial, and choose preferences for email and remote participation.
Who needs it
A plaintiff bringing a small claims case in Hays County Justice Court can use this petition to state the claim and requested relief.
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 petition has no notary block; the plaintiff signs it, and the form lists no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Small Claims Case Petition PDF.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the defendant’s address, explain the complaint, state the relief sought, and make the selections that apply.
- 3
Review Your Choices
Review your service, interest, jury, email, and remote participation selections before signing.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Small Claims Case Petition for?
- A plaintiff uses it to file a small claims case in Hays County Justice Court, describe the complaint, and state the relief sought.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for the defendant’s address, complaint facts, requested damages or return of property, service preferences, and choices about interest, a jury, email, and remote participation.
- Do I need a notary for the Small Claims Case Petition?
- No. The petition has no notary block; the plaintiff signs it, and the form lists no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Small Claims Case Petition?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.