PEI Small Claims Forms: Complete List and How to Fill Them Out

Every filing in PEI's Small Claims Section uses standardized forms prescribed under Rule 74 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Getting the wrong form — or filling one out incorrectly — means a wasted trip to the registry and delays to your claim.

Where to Get the Forms

All official forms are available from the Courts of Prince Edward Island website or directly from the court registry at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts in Charlottetown or the Summerside Law Courts. They come as PDF and Word downloads that you can fill in digitally before printing.

The Forms You Need to Know

Form 7A — Statement of Claim

This is the document that starts your lawsuit. It requires:

• Your full legal name and address (the plaintiff)
• The defendant's exact legal name and address
• A clear statement of what happened and why you are owed money
• The dollar amount you are claiming (up to $16,000 CAD)
• Copies of every document your claim relies on — contracts, invoices, photos, correspondence

Attach all supporting documents to the claim. Under Rule 74.07(2), any document you base your claim on must be included when you file. Filing fee: $50 CAD.

Form 8A — Designation of Address for Service

Filed alongside your Statement of Claim. This tells the court and the other party where to send documents to you during the proceeding. Keep this address current — if you move, file an updated Form 8A.

Form 8B — Affidavit of Service

After you serve the defendant with the claim, you need sworn proof that service happened. The person who delivered the documents (not you, if you used personal service through someone else) swears this affidavit and files it with the court. It includes the date, time, location, and method of service.

Form 9A — Statement of Defence

This is the defendant's response to your claim. If you are the one being sued, you have 20 days from service within PEI, or 40 days if served outside PEI, to file Form 9A. The filing fee is $25 CAD.

Form 10A — Counterclaim (Defendant's Claim)

If the defendant believes you owe them money, they can file a counterclaim using Form 10A within 20 days after filing their Statement of Defence. The filing fee is $50 CAD — the same as the original claim.

Form 18A — Summons to Witness

If you need someone to testify at your hearing and they will not come voluntarily, serve them with Form 18A. Once served, they are legally required to attend. You must also pay the witness attendance allowance ($25 per half-day) and travel costs.

Other Forms

• Form 4A — Consent to Act as Litigation Guardian (for claims involving a minor or incapacitated person)
• Form 5A — Notice to Alleged Partner (served on individual partners when suing a partnership)
• Form 10B — Crossclaim (against a co-defendant)
• Form 10C — Third Party Claim (against someone not yet in the lawsuit)

Common Mistakes That Get Claims Rejected

The registry will send you back if the defendant's name does not match their legal identity (check the PEI Corporate Registry for businesses), if required attachments are missing, or if the relief requested exceeds the $16,000 limit without an abandonment clause.

For form-by-form walkthroughs with sample completed entries and a filing checklist, see the PEI Small Claims Filing Guide.

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