# Ind. R. Trial P. 3: Rule 3. Commencement of an action

> Indiana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. R. Trial P. 3
- **Heading:** Rule 3. Commencement of an action
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Court Rules / Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure / Ind. R. Trial P. 3

## Text

A civil action is commenced by filing with the court a complaint or such equivalent pleading or document as may be specified by statute, by payment of the prescribed filing fee or filing an order waiving the filing fee, and, where service of process is required, by furnishing to the clerk as many copies of the complaint and summons as are necessary.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. R. Trial P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of the rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 1 (version effective January 1, 1970) Rule 1. Scope of the rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1_V01011970.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 2 Rule 2. One form of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R2.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3 Rule 3. Commencement of an action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3.1 Rule 3.1. Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3_1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3.1 (version effective July 15, 2021) Rule 3.1. Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3_1_V07152021.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 (version effective January 1, 2018) Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1_V01012018.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.2 Rule 4.2. Summons: Service upon infant or incompetents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_2.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.3 Rule 4.3. Summons: Service upon institutionalized persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_3.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.4 Rule 4.4. Service upon persons in actions for acts done in this state or having an effect in this state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_4.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.5 Rule 4.5. Summons: Service upon resident who cannot be found or served within the state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_5.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.6 Rule 4.6. Service upon organizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_6.md)

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