AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules, Forms & Fee Schedule

The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) provides the official AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules, Forms, and Fee Schedule to guide fair and efficient business dispute resolution. These documents outline clear rules and procedures, cost details, and documentation requirements. 
 
Explore the current Commercial Rules and fee schedule to understand filing requirements and steps, arbitration procedures, and fee structures.

Rules Forms Fees

Access the most current files below. For older versions, refer to our Archives.

Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures

Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules

Arbitrator Challenge Review Procedures for Non-Administered Arbitrations

Supplementary Procedures for the Arbitration of Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness Disputes

Commercial Demand for Arbitration

Submission to Dispute Resolution

Request for Mediation

Subpoena

Subpoena Duces Tecum

Request for Arbitrator Select: List only

Request for Arbitrator Select: List and Appointment

Arbitrator Challenge Review Procedures for Non-Administered Arbitrations Submission Form

Affidavit for Waiver of Fees - Individual

Affidavit for Waiver of Fees - For Use By Small Businesses Only

Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures Administrative Fee Schedule

Supplementary Procedures for the Arbitration of Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness Disputes – Costs of Arbitration

Download AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules

The AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules outline how commercial disputes are filed, managed, and resolved. These rules provide for transparency and efficiency in business-to-business cases. Access the latest, or archived, rules to review the rules applicable to commercial cases filed with the AAA.

Download AAA Commercial Arbitration Forms

The AAA Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Forms are the official documents parties use to proceed with an AAA commercial case. Each form supports a step in the arbitration or related process and aligns with the latest rules, providing for accuracy and consistency in business-to-business filings.

Download AAA Commercial Fee Schedule

The AAA Commercial Fee Schedule lists administrative filing fees and other potential case charges. The AAA makes this Fee Schedule available to provide for fairness and transparency in its Commercial cases. View the latest and archived fee schedules and Commercial Rules to understand arbitration fees and costs.

Load More

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

What are the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules?

These rules outline the procedures for business and commercial arbitrations administered by the AAA. They detail the various steps in the arbitration process, including filing and responding to a claim, arbitrator appointment, information exchange, hearings, and issuance of an award. These rules are commonly used in disputes involving contracts, vendors, partnerships, business services, and other commercial relationships where the parties have agreed to arbitrate through the AAA.

How can I download the latest AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules?

You can download the latest AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules in PDF format directly from this page under the “Rules” section.

What is included in the AAA Commercial Fee Schedule?

The fee schedule lists the AAA’s administrative filing fees and other potential case-related charges for commercial disputes.

How often are AAA Commercial Rules updated?

The AAA updates its rules periodically to reflect changes in arbitration practice. Previous versions remain accessible through the archived section.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

What are the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules?

These rules outline the procedures for business and commercial arbitrations administered by the AAA. They detail the various steps in the arbitration process, including filing and responding to a claim, arbitrator appointment, information exchange, hearings, and issuance of an award. These rules are commonly used in disputes involving contracts, vendors, partnerships, business services, and other commercial relationships where the parties have agreed to arbitrate through the AAA.

How can I download the latest AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules?

You can download the latest AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules in PDF format directly from this page under the “Rules” section.

What is included in the AAA Commercial Fee Schedule?

The fee schedule lists the AAA’s administrative filing fees and other potential case-related charges for commercial disputes.

How often are AAA Commercial Rules updated?

The AAA updates its rules periodically to reflect changes in arbitration practice. Previous versions remain accessible through the archived section.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

What are the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules?

These rules outline the procedures for business and commercial arbitrations administered by the AAA. They detail the various steps in the arbitration process, including filing and responding to a claim, arbitrator appointment, information exchange, hearings, and issuance of an award. These rules are commonly used in disputes involving contracts, vendors, partnerships, business services, and other commercial relationships where the parties have agreed to arbitrate through the AAA.

How can I download the latest AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules?

You can download the latest AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules in PDF format directly from this page under the “Rules” section.

What is included in the AAA Commercial Fee Schedule?

The fee schedule lists the AAA’s administrative filing fees and other potential case-related charges for commercial disputes.

How often are AAA Commercial Rules updated?

The AAA updates its rules periodically to reflect changes in arbitration practice. Previous versions remain accessible through the archived section.

Archive

Archived Rules, Forms, and Fees

Access historical versions of AAA rules, forms, and fee schedules.
See all