Navajo County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Navajo County, AZ. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in Arizona — the numbers for Navajo County courts
$5,000
maximum claim
$46
filing fee (published)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Arizona small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Navajo County has 6 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Navajo County
Holbrook Justice Court, Precinct One
121 West Buffalo
Holbrook, AZ 86025
Serves: Holbrook, Joseph City, Perkins Valley, Woodruff, Sunday Valley, Adamana, and the Navajo Nation Reservation areas of Indian Wells, Greasewood, White Cone, and Jeddito
Kayenta Justice Court, Precinct Four
1.5 miles east of Highway 163 and Junction 160
Kayenta, AZ 86033
Serves: Kayenta, Shonto, Chilchinbito, Black Mesa, Forest Lake, Hard Rock, Low Mountain, Pinon, Tachee/Blue Gap, Whippoorwill
Pinetop-Lakeside Justice Court, Precinct Six
1630 East White Mountain Boulevard
Pinetop, AZ 85935
Serves: Pinetop-Lakeside, Wagon Wheel, Show Low Lake, Hondah, McNary, Whiteriver, Ft. Apache, and Cibeque
Show Low Justice Court, Precinct Five
550 North 9th Place
Show Low, AZ 85901
Serves: Show Low, White Mountain Lake, Linden, Pinedale, and Clay Springs
Snowflake Justice Court, Precinct Three
145 South Main Street, Suite D
Snowflake, AZ 85937
Serves: Snowflake, Taylor, Heber and Overgaard
Winslow Justice Court, Precinct Two
605 East Third Street
Winslow, AZ 86047
Serves: City of Winslow, the Hopi Reservation, and communities of the Navajo Nation including Dilkon, Keams Canyon, Indian Wells, Birdsprings, Greasewood, Jeddito, and Whitecone
How to File in Navajo 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 Navajo 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 guideSmall claims rules in Arizona
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Arizona has one of the lowest limits in the country
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Navajo County?
Filing fees in Arizona are set by the state and are $46. If you can't afford the fee, Arizona offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Navajo County?
Small claims cases in Navajo County are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Navajo County?
Yes — electronic filing is available for small claims in Navajo County. You can also file in person or by mail. The clerk's office can tell you which option is fastest for your case.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Navajo County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.