Statement of Claim and Request Forms

Would you like to prepare a statement of claim with correct wording that ensures its acceptance before the court? We provide Word and PDF forms supported by precise statutory guidance to avoid formal errors and strengthen your judicial request.

If you need to understand your legal position more precisely, you can request a general legal consultation.

What Is a Statement of Claim and When Is It Used?

A statement of claim is the official document with which litigation begins, and it is submitted to the competent court to present the facts and requests. It is used to file cases such as: claims for sums of money, personal status cases, labor cases, real estate cases, and others.
Judicial requests are documents submitted during the course of the lawsuit, such as:

A request to stay the enforcement of a judgment
A request to recuse a judge.
Submitting documents.

They differ from a statement of claim in timing and legal purpose.

When Is a Statement of Claim Used?

A statement of claim is used to start any official lawsuit before the competent court. It is required when filing cases such as: financial claims, labor cases, personal status cases (such as custody or alimony), real estate disputes, commercial cases, and others. Filing the statement is the first statutory step that sets the lawsuit in legal motion.

Types of Statement of Claim and Request Forms

We provide educational forms in Word and PDF formats, including:

All forms are in an educational format that includes explanatory comments, and help you know how to fill in a statement of claim correctly.

Elements of a Statement of Claim Form

Every valid statement of claim contains the following elements:

Court details

Court name – circuit – city

Claimant and defendant details

Name – ID – address – means of contact

Subject of the lawsuit

A short legal title for the request – such as: “Claim for end-of-service entitlements”

The facts in an organized manner

A sequential explanation of the facts that led to the lawsuit

The statutory and Sharia basis

Stating the statutory articles or Sharia principles that support it

The requests

The claimant's demands in precise legal wording

The attachments

A list of the documents and evidence attached to the statement

Signature and date

How Do You Fill in a Statement of Claim Step by Step?

Whether you use a statement of claim form in Word or PDF, precise completion is essential for the lawsuit to be accepted in form and substance. Here are the approved statutory steps:

Choose the form

According to the type of case (financial – labor – family...)

Identify the competent court

According to the place of the incident or the type of dispute

Enter the parties' details accurately

Name, ID, address...

Explain the facts

Explain in clear language without exaggeration or distraction

State the statutory basis

Specify the requests

Specify in direct legal terms

The attachments

Attach the supporting documents

Documentation

Sign the statement and date it

It is preferable to review the form before filing to avoid formal rejection.

Additional Judicial Request Forms You May Need

During the course of litigation, you may need to submit independent procedural requests to the court, and here are the most important ready-made forms we provide:

Urgent request form (to stay enforcement, temporary custody…)
Request for interpretation of a judgment form
Request to withdraw a document form
Request for reconciliation form
Request to add a new party form
Request to submit a response memorandum form
Request to postpone a hearing form

Each form comes with filling instructions and internal comments on the basic fields, in both Word and PDF formats.

To go further, you can browse our full guide: Court Guides and Judicial Forms
which includes various templates for pleadings, appeals and enforcement, based on the latest judicial regulations in Saudi Arabia.

Procedures for Filing a Statement of Claim via the Najiz Platform

After preparing a legal statement of claim wording, you can submit it electronically through the Ministry of Justice portal “Najiz” by following these steps:

Enter the Najiz portal

Choose "Judicial Services" → "New Statement of Claim"

Specify the type of case and the competent court

Fill in the required data (documents, parties, requests...)

Attach the statement in PDF format

Submit the request and wait for the case number and notification

Make sure to save the request number and follow its status within your electronic account.

Need to know which court is competent for your case? Browse our Court Guides section to see the jurisdiction of each court by region and type of lawsuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a statement of claim and a judicial request?

A statement of claim is used to start a new case before the court, and includes presenting the facts and requests against another party. A judicial request is a procedure submitted during the course of the lawsuit, such as a request to stay enforcement of a judgment or to submit a document.

Can I fill in the statement of claim myself?

Yes, any individual can fill in a statement of claim provided they adhere to the basic elements such as clarity of the facts and specifying the requests, and it is preferable to be guided by a sample form to avoid errors.

Are handwritten statements accepted?

Most courts in Saudi Arabia now rely on electronic filing through the “Najiz” platform, although paper statements may be accepted in some special cases, depending on the type of court and its procedures.

What are the most common mistakes that lead to a lawsuit being rejected?

Among the most prominent mistakes: missing claimant or defendant details, unclear requests, filing the lawsuit with a court without jurisdiction, or the absence of an appropriate statutory characterization.

Can the forms be modified?

Yes, all the forms available on this page are in Word format and customizable, while keeping the required statutory structure.

Is an electronic signature required to submit the statement?

In the Najiz system, identity verification through National Single Sign-On is required, and it is considered a substitute for a handwritten signature, and no separate electronic signature is required except in some cases.

Can the same form be used for more than one type of lawsuit?

It is preferable to use a specific form for each type of lawsuit, as the wording and required attachments differ depending on the legal subject.

Must evidence be attached to the statement?

Yes, the documents supporting the lawsuit such as contracts, invoices or previous judgments must be attached, and it is advisable to organize them and clarify their relationship to the lawsuit.

How long does the procedure for accepting the statement take?

The statement is usually registered within two working days of submitting it via Najiz, but formal and substantive acceptance is subject to the discretion of the competent court.

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Legal disclaimer: The details of cases differ from person to person, and a general form may not be entirely suitable for your situation. We therefore advise consulting a specialized lawyer or requesting a general legal consultation.

Reliability

All the forms included are based on the Saudi regulations in force, such as:

They are designed in a simplified form that suits the needs of individuals and entrepreneurs alike.