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Civil Case — Starting a Lawsuit The foundational forms to initiate a civil case in California Superior Court.
CM-010 PDF
Civil Case Cover Sheet
Required first page when filing any new civil case. Identifies the type of case.
SUM-100 PDF
Summons
Official notice served on the defendant telling them they're being sued and must respond.
PLD-C-001 PDF
Complaint — Civil (General)
The main document that starts a lawsuit. States your claims against the defendant.
PLD-PI-001 PDF
Complaint — Personal Injury
For personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death claims.
MC-030 PDF
Declaration
Sworn written statement to support motions, applications, or other filings.
MC-025 PDF
Attachment to Judicial Council Form
Extra pages when your content doesn't fit on a standard form.
After serving documents, file proof with the court showing how and when service was completed.
POS-010 PDF
Proof of Service of Summons
Filed after serving the Summons and Complaint. Required to proceed with the case.
POS-030 PDF
Proof of Service by First-Class Mail
Documents that you served papers by mailing via USPS first-class mail.
POS-040 PDF
Proof of Personal Service
Documents that papers were hand-delivered directly to the person.
POS-020 PDF
Proof of Service by Personal Delivery
Alternative personal service proof form for certain case types.
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SUBP-001 PDF
Civil Subpoena for Personal Appearance
Orders a witness to appear at a court hearing or trial.
SUBP-010 PDF
Duces Tecum — Appearance + Documents
Orders a witness to appear AND bring specific documents.
SUBP-020 PDF
Deposition Subpoena for Business Records
Requests business records from a third party without requiring them to appear.
SUBP-030 PDF
Deposition Subpoena for Personal Appearance
Orders someone to appear at a deposition to give testimony.
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Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Landlord-tenant eviction forms. Time-sensitive — strict deadlines apply.
UD-100 PDF
Complaint — Unlawful Detainer
Starts an eviction lawsuit. Filed after the notice period expires.
SUM-130 PDF
Summons — Unlawful Detainer
Special summons for eviction cases. Defendant has only 5 days to respond.
UD-105 PDF
Answer — Unlawful Detainer
Tenant's response to an eviction complaint. Must be filed within 5 days.
UD-150 PDF
Stipulation for Entry of Judgment
Settlement agreement in an eviction case that becomes a court order.
For disputes up to $12,500 (or $6,250 for businesses). No attorney required.
SC-100 PDF
Plaintiff's Claim — Small Claims
The main form to file a small claims case. Includes the court date order.
SC-104 PDF
Proof of Service — Small Claims
Filed to prove you served the defendant with the small claims papers.
SC-120 PDF
Defendant's Claim — Small Claims
Counter-claim by the defendant to file your own claim against the plaintiff.
Won your case? Enforce the judgment and collect what you're owed.
EJ-130 PDF
Writ of Execution
Orders the sheriff to enforce a money judgment — seize assets, garnish wages.
CIV-100 PDF
Request for Entry of Default
Filed when the defendant fails to respond within the deadline.
JUD-100 PDF
Judgment (Court Judgment)
The official judgment form for default and uncontested cases.
Divorce, separation, custody, support, and other family law proceedings.
FL-100 PDF
Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership
Starts a divorce or legal separation case
FL-110 PDF
Summons (Family Law)
Served on spouse to notify them of the divorce filing
FL-115 PDF
Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law)
Filed to prove you served the family law summons
FL-120 PDF
Response — Marriage/Domestic Partnership
Spouse's response to a divorce petition
FL-150 PDF
Income and Expense Declaration
Required financial disclosure in family law cases
FL-300 PDF
Request for Order
Motion to request custody, support, or other family law orders
FL-311 PDF
Child Custody and Visitation Application
Details proposed custody and visitation schedule
FL-341 PDF
Child Support Information and Order Attachment
Calculates and orders child support payments
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Request Family Law Service → Forms to request emergency and long-term protection orders from California courts.
DV-100 PDF
Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Petition for protection from abuse by a family member or partner
DV-109 PDF
Notice of Court Hearing (Domestic Violence)
Sets the hearing date for the restraining order
DV-110 PDF
Temporary Restraining Order (Domestic Violence)
Immediate temporary protection order issued by the court
CH-100 PDF
Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Order
Protection from harassment by non-family members (neighbors, coworkers)
EA-100 PDF
Request for Elder Abuse Restraining Order
Protection for elderly or dependent adults from abuse
Estate administration, guardianship, and probate proceedings.
DE-111 PDF
Petition for Probate
Starts probate proceedings to administer a deceased person's estate
DE-150 PDF
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate
Required notice to heirs and beneficiaries of probate proceedings
GC-310 PDF
Petition for Appointment of Guardian
Requests legal guardianship of a minor or incapacitated adult
Official California court forms for legally changing your name.
NC-100 PDF
Petition for Change of Name
Court petition to legally change your name
NC-110 PDF
Order to Show Cause for Change of Name
Court order setting a hearing date for the name change
NC-120 PDF
Order for Change of Name
The final court order granting the name change
NC-130 PDF
Decree Changing Name
Official decree reflecting the new legal name
Interrogatories, document requests, and admissions for the evidence-gathering phase of litigation.
DISC-001 PDF
Form Interrogatories — General
Standard set of pre-written questions to the opposing party
DISC-010 PDF
Form Interrogatories — Employment Law
Pre-written questions specific to employment disputes
DISC-015 PDF
Form Interrogatories — Construction Litigation
Questions for construction defect and dispute cases
DISC-020 PDF
Request for Production of Documents and Things
Demands the other party produce specific documents and tangible items
DISC-030 PDF
Request for Admissions
Asks the other party to admit or deny specific facts
Commonly needed forms that don't fit neatly into one category.
APP-002 PDF
Notice Designating Record on Appeal
Used when appealing a court decision. Specifies records for the appeals court.
FW-001 PDF
Request to Waive Court Fees
Can't afford filing fees? Request the court waive them based on income.
ADR-101 PDF
Stipulation — Alternative Dispute Resolution
Agreement to resolve via mediation or arbitration instead of trial.
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