INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT SMALL CLAIMS WRIT AND NOTICE OF SUIT (Form JD-CV-131)

To file a Connecticut small claims suit, a form JC-CV-131 may be used. This document can be obtained from the website of the Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 1: On line 1, enter information that will determine where the trial will be.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 2: On line 2, indicate whether this is a claim between a landlord and a renter by checking "yes" or "no" as appropriate. If yes, state the town in which the premises is located on line 3.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 3: On line 4, enter the name and address of the plaintiff, as well as your telephone number. Indicate with an "x" whether you are an individual, LLC, partnership, corporation or DBA.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 4: You may enter the same information for a co-plaintiff if applicable.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 5: On line 5, if applicable, give the name, address and zip code of your attorney, as well as their juris number and telephone number.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 6: On line 6, give the name and address of the first defendant, as well as their telephone number. Indicate with an "x" whether they are an individual, partnership, LLC, corporation or DBA.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 7: If this claim regards a consumer debt, explain on line 7 why you believe the statute of limitations has not expired.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 8: Line 8 asks how you have verified that the current address for the defendant you have given is accurate. Place an X to any and all of the five statements listed which are applicable.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 9: Enter the amount being claimed on line 9.

Connecticut Small Claims Write And Notice Of Suit JD-CV-131 Step 10: Line 11 must be signed in the presence of a notary public, clerk court or commissioner of the Superior Court.