A Florida Statement of Claim is a legal document used to initiate a civil lawsuit in the state of Florida. It is also known as a complaint or a petition, and it is the first step to begin a civil action in the court system. The document must contain the names of both parties involved in the dispute, and a detailed description of the dispute and the relief requested. It is then filed with the local clerk of court, along with a filing fee. There are two types of Florida Statement of Claim: the form petition and the pleading petition. The form petition is a pre-printed form that is used in some cases. The pleading petition is a more detailed document that is drafted by an attorney and submitted to the court. Both forms must be signed by the plaintiff and notarized before being filed.