Who can use it?
- For
- Person using authorized fax filing
- Court rules
- Rules 16–22
When do you need Form 20?
Before using this form, check that your case belongs in Provincial Court and that this form fits your situation. Read the current court rule and official form. Most eligible claims of $5,000 or less start with the Civil Resolution Tribunal, not a new Court Notice of Claim. Some kinds of claims follow different rules.
What to prepare
Check the specific registry accepts fax filings and that the documents qualify; include accurate contact details and document count.
Use the names, addresses and court file number already on your case. Keep the documents and calculations together, and make copies for everyone who needs them. Filling in a form does not prove your case.
File the form and give copies to others
Follow the official fax-filing procedure and confirm the filing was actually accepted.
Follow the wording and instructions on the official form. You may need to give different copies to different people. The provincial Filing Assistant can help you fill out certain forms. It cannot tell you whether your case belongs in this court or whether your filing will be accepted.
Deadlines and fees
Timing: Filing deadlines still apply; fax transmission is not proof of acceptance.
Fees: Fax confirmation / service charges can apply under Schedule A and relevant directions.
If you must give a copy to another person, follow the delivery rules for that form. Write down when and how you delivered it. Filing a form with the court is different from giving it to someone else. Estimate ordinary CRT / original Court claim costs. This calculator does not cover every special form or every way to collect money after a judgment.
Watch out for this mistake
Emailing this form, faxing to a registry without the pilot, or assuming receipt guarantees same-day filing.
Check the current fee, courthouse and hearing instructions. Small-claims procedures can differ at Vancouver Robson Square and Richmond.