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Complete list of forms required for filing small claims at Inglewood Courthouse. Download forms, get instructions, and avoid common mistakes.
Small Claims Forms Directory
Required forms to file your small claims case
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court
The main form to start your small claims case
Attachment to Plaintiff's Claim
Use if you're suing more than 2 defendants
Proof of Service
Proves defendant was properly notified
Forms for serving the defendant
Form Completion Tips
Use Black Ink
Fill out all forms in black ink or type them. Blue ink may not scan properly.
Make Copies
Make 3 copies of everything: one for you, one for the court, one for defendant.
Complete All Fields
Don't leave blanks. Write 'N/A' if something doesn't apply to your case.
Check Deadlines
Defendant must be served at least 15 days before trial (20 days if out of county).
How to Complete SC-100
Section 1: Your Information
Line 1: Your Name
Full legal name as on driver's license
Line 2: Street Address
Current mailing address, no P.O. boxes
Line 3: Phone Number
Number where court can reach you
Section 2: Defendant Information
Line 1: Defendant Name
Exact legal name, include DBA if business
Line 2: Defendant Address
Where defendant can be served
Additional Defendants
Use SC-100A if more than 2 defendants
Section 3: Your Claim
- 1.
State what happened
Brief, factual description. Include dates.
- 2.
Explain why defendant owes money
Connect facts to legal obligation.
- 3.
Calculate exact amount
Show your math. Include all damages.
- 4.
Attach evidence list
Reference contracts, receipts, photos.
Avoid These Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Wrong defendant name
Consequence
Case dismissed
How to Avoid
Use exact legal name from business records or driver's license
Common Mistake
Math errors in claim amount
Consequence
Reduced award
How to Avoid
Double-check all calculations and include itemized breakdown
Common Mistake
Missing service deadline
Consequence
Trial postponed
How to Avoid
Serve defendant immediately after filing, track deadlines carefully
Common Mistake
Incomplete address
Consequence
Cannot serve defendant
How to Avoid
Get complete street address with ZIP code before filing
Filing Checklist
- Confirm defendant's correct legal name
- Verify defendant's current address
- Calculate exact claim amount
- Gather all supporting evidence
- Check statute of limitations
- Confirm Inglewood is proper venue
- Have payment ready for filing fees
- Bring completed SC-100 form
- Include SC-100A if needed
- Have 3 copies of everything
- Bring valid photo ID
- Payment for filing fee
- List of evidence (don't file originals)
- Calendar to avoid conflicts
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Forms FAQ
You'll need SC-100 (Plaintiff's Claim), SC-104 (Proof of Service), and possibly SC-100A if suing multiple defendants. Fee waiver forms (FW-001) are optional if you qualify.
Forms are available at Inglewood Courthouse Room 7, online at courts.ca.gov, or through PettyLawsuit where we complete them for you automatically.
Manually completing forms takes 45-60 minutes if you have all information ready. With PettyLawsuit, it takes about 15 minutes of answering simple questions.
Mistakes can cause your case to be rejected or delayed. You may need to refile and pay fees again. PettyLawsuit prevents errors with built-in validation.
Inglewood Courthouse accepts both typed and handwritten forms, but use black ink only. Typed forms are clearer and less likely to have errors.
You need 3 copies of everything: one for the court file, one for you, and one to serve on the defendant. Make extras for your records.
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