Small claims forms. All California courts use the same basic set of forms for small claims. You can find the most commonly-used forms on this page. If you are not sure which forms to use, find out from your court or small claims advisor. Some courts have special local forms too.
Then answer the questions, and at the end, you can print out the forms to start your case. By hand or as a fillable form online. You can either fill them out on your device (they’re fillable PDF files) and print them out or print them out and write on them.
Jan 1, 2024 — Start a Small Claims case in court. Get form SC-100. Effective: January 1, 2024. View SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) form.
Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted.
Small Claims Forms. Form. File Link. Small Claims Packet - How to File a Small Claims Case. PKT-019 (Rev: 01/24) View PDF. How to File a Small Claims Case COVID-19 Rental Debt. SC-075 (New: 11/21) View PDF.
WHAT IS SMALL CLAIMS COURT? ial court where disputes are resolved. quickly and inexpensively. The rules are. simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims c.
This form is used to tell the court you are authorized to appear for a plaintiff or defendant in a small claims case. You may also use this form to ask the court for permission to help a plaintiff or defendant who cannot properly speak for himself or herself.
Obtain the Plaintiff's Claim (SC-100) and fill it out. You can fill out the forms online at: www.ezlegalfile.com or obtain the forms from: www.courtinfo.ca.gov (click on Self-Help, then Small Claims, then Forms for Small Claims) or www.acgov.org/courts (click on Court Divisions, then Small Claims).
Sep 29, 2023 — Read this form and all pages attached, to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
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