How to file at court

Which court to file at?

The court petition is filed at the competent court. Typically, this is:

The court at the defendant's domicile — general rule
The court at the defendant's registered office — if the defendant is a legal entity
The court chosen by the claimant — in cases provided by law (e.g., consumer disputes)

If you are unsure which court is competent, check the defendant's address and identify the corresponding court.

How to file

In-person filing (at the registry)

Go to the court registry
Submit the petition and attachments in the required number of copies
Request a stamp on your copy
Keep the stamped copy as proof of filing

Filing by mail

Send the petition and attachments by registered mail with return receipt
Keep the postal receipt and return receipt

What you need when filing

Court petition (signed)
Copies of all attachments (for each party)
State fee payment receipt
Copy of identity document
Pre-trial notice (if applicable)

What happens after filing

Registration — the petition receives a case number
Review — the judge verifies the petition is complete and correct
Notification — the court sends a copy of the petition to the defendant
Response deadline — the defendant has a legal deadline to respond

If the petition has deficiencies, the court may request corrections within a set deadline. Make sure your documents are complete before filing.