Apache County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Apache County, AZ. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Apache County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Apache County
Chinle Justice Court
US HWY 191, MP 447
Chinle, AZ 86503
Serves: Chinle area, Apache County
Northstar Justice Court
Apache County Rd 7080
Sanders, AZ 86512
Serves: Sanders/Puerco area, Apache County
Round Valley Justice Court
130 N. South Mountain Ave.
Springerville, AZ 85938
Serves: Round Valley area (Springerville, Eagar), Apache County
St. Johns Justice Court
70 W 3rd South St
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
Serves: St. Johns area, Apache County
How to File in Apache County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Important for Apache County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Arizona small claims court guide →