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Claim and response preparation
- SC-100 plaintiff's claim and attachments (SC-100A)
- SC-120 defendant's response and counter-claim
- Evidence organization and witness lists
- Proof of service (SC-104) and filing packets
California small claims claims and responses
Small Claims Document Preparation
Discount Court Documents helps clients prepare small claims documents with practical paralegal support focused on accurate Judicial Council forms, evidence organization, and clear next steps for filing and service in superior court.
California small claims is an informal court process for claims up to $12,500 (individuals) or $6,250 (businesses), designed for self-represented parties. The main form is SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. LDAs can prepare the forms and packets from client-provided information but cannot give legal advice or represent in court. Free help is available from county small claims advisors.
SC-100 claim
SC-120 response
Self-represented
Small Claims PacketsPrepared for superior court filing and service.Small claims document preparation organizes SC-100 claims, SC-120 responses, evidence lists, proof of service, and instructions so the packet is ready for the informal hearing process.
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Self-represented litigants
- Individuals with claims up to $12,500 or businesses up to $6,250
- Parties who prefer the informal small claims process without attorneys
- Remote or local clients needing help preparing forms and evidence
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Filing and hearing readiness
- Complete SC-100 or SC-120 with all required attachments
- Evidence and witness organization for the hearing
- Clear instructions for filing, service, and what to expect at trial
Paired services
Related legal document services
When requesting small claims document preparation, share the claim details, amount, parties involved, evidence available, and whether you need the SC-100 claim, SC-120 response, or full filing and service packet.
Small claims document preparation that keeps the claim, response, evidence, and service organized for the informal court hearing.
SC-100 claims, SC-120 responses, evidence packets, and filing support for California small claims court
Frequently asked
Small Claims FAQ
What forms are prepared for small claims?
Small claims document preparation can include the SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court, SC-120 Defendant's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court, SC-100A for additional parties, evidence lists, witness statements, and SC-104 Proof of Service based on the details you provide.
Can Discount Court Documents prepare SC-100 or SC-120 for small claims?
Yes. Discount Court Documents prepares the required Judicial Council forms (SC-100, SC-120, etc.) and supporting documents from the facts, amounts, and parties you describe, for filing in superior court small claims division.
Is this a replacement for an attorney?
No. Discount Court Documents provides legal document preparation and paralegal support. Small claims is designed for self-represented parties without attorneys at the hearing, though you may consult one beforehand. We do not provide legal advice, strategy, or represent clients in court; use county small claims advisors for free help or consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Official references: California small claims forms, service, filing, and court process
- California Courts Self-Help: small claims process, filing a case, serving papers, preparing for hearing, judgment, and collection steps
- California Courts Self-Help: small claims forms, SC-100 plaintiff claims, SC-100A additional parties, SC-104 proof of service, dismissals, and post-judgment forms
- California Courts Self-Help: SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court form purpose, current effective date, and form access
- Judicial Council of California: SC-120 Defendant's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court form for defendant claims and related small claims court information
- California Courts Self-Help: serving small claims forms, service deadlines, filing proof of service, sheriff service, certified mail, and substituted service
- California Courts Self-Help: serving court papers, proof of service, declaration of due diligence, service by mail, and small claims certified-mail service basics