[header] How to file a court proceeding to compel arbitration as the complainant [title] Check that you have a valid arbitration agreement. [step] You can't bring an action to compel arbitration if you don't have a valid arbitration agreement. Go through your contract and check to see that you have an agreement. 
Also check that the contract has been signed by both parties. [substeps] A typical agreement says something like the following: " all disputes or claims relating to or arising under this contract will be settled with binding arbitration in seattle, washington.