Filing a lawsuit before Saudi courts now runs through the Ministry of Justice's Najiz platform, via the statement-of-claim service in the judiciary package. The service covers claims before the general, criminal, civil, commercial, personal status, and labor courts, depending on the claim classification and jurisdiction. This page — part of the Najiz guide on Hala Law — walks through the path step by step. It is informational material that helps you prepare the request and reduce deficiencies; it is not a promise that the claim will be accepted.

What you need before filing

  • An active National Access account — Najiz login runs through it.
  • Party details: the claimant's ID and national address, and the defendant's details as far as available.
  • A clear picture of the facts, requests, and legal grounds before opening the form.
  • Supporting documents ready to upload.
  • A power of attorney if an agent is filing, covering litigation where required — see electronic power of attorney on Najiz — and the guardianship deed if the applicant is a guardian or custodian.
  • Any prior notice, settlement, or correspondence where required or useful.

Filing steps on Najiz

| Step | Action | | --- | --- | | 1 | Open Najiz and sign in via National Access | | 2 | Choose Electronic Services | | 3 | Enter the judiciary package | | 4 | Choose the statement-of-claim service | | 5 | Click Submit New Request | | 6 | Select the appropriate claim classification; the service displays requirements per classification | | 7 | Enter the applicant, claimant, and defendant details | | 8 | Write the claim details: facts, requests, and legal grounds | | 9 | Attach the required documents | | 10 | Review the data and declarations, then submit | | 11 | Save the request number and track its status on Najiz |

The interface steps above reflect the last verification on 26 June 2026; labels may change with platform updates.

The most sensitive step is classification at step 6: it determines the requirements shown, and a wrong choice is a known reason for returned statements. See choosing the right claim type on Najiz.

What happens after submission

The request is screened. On acceptance, a message arrives with the case number and circuit; if deficiencies are found, a message asks you to complete them. Keep the request number and follow up inside the platform. If your statement is returned, see why statements of claim get rejected or returned.

Required attachments

General attachments per the Ministry of Justice Case Journey:

  • National ID, residency permit, or proof of capacity.
  • The parties' national address.
  • Power of attorney for agents, or the guardianship deed for guardians and custodians.
  • The defendant's details as far as available.
  • Documents supporting the facts and requests.
  • Any prior notice, settlement, or correspondence where required or useful.

Key attachments vary by dispute type:

| Claim type | Key attachments | | --- | --- | | Commercial money claim | Contract, invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes, account statement, prior notice where required | | Labor | Employment contract, payroll records, GOSI statement if available, dismissal decisions, releases, proof of settlement attempt | | Personal status | Marriage contract, birth certificates, proof of income or expenses, prior judgments or agreements | | Compensation | Proof of fault, damage, and causation; damage assessment; invoices or reports | | Enforcement | The enforceable instrument, judgment, or enforceable settlement deed |

The working rule: tie every fact and every request to a document. Under the Law of Civil Procedure, the statement of claim must include the parties' details, the subject of the claim, the requests, and the grounds — and unrelated requests may not be combined in one statement.

Are there judicial costs?

Some claims may be subject to judicial costs, while specified types are exempt — such as personal status cases, certain public criminal cases, and other cases specified by law. For labor disputes specifically, the path usually starts with amicable settlement at the Ministry of Human Resources before the Labor Court — more in the labor rights section.

When do you need a licensed lawyer?

This guide helps you prepare the request and reduce deficiencies, but it is not an assessment of any specific case. Engaging a licensed lawyer or accredited consultant becomes more fitting when:

  • A statutory deadline is near or a time limit may lapse — deadlines vary by case and are unforgiving details.
  • The claim value is significant or the facts span more than one legal relationship.
  • The matter needs precise drafting of requests, including alternative requests whose order changes their effect.
  • The dispute is against a government or administrative body, where Najiz may not be the correct venue at all.

In every case, the court examines the facts and documents presented, and each party's position rests on the evidence it submits.