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California Court Forms by Category

Browse all California Judicial Council forms used in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Forms are free to download but must be filled out correctly to be accepted by the court.

Small Claims Forms
For claims up to $10,000
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SC-100Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER

Start a small claims case

SC-100AOther Plaintiffs or Defendants

Add multiple parties

SC-104Proof of Service

Prove defendant was served

SC-105Request to Correct or Cancel

Fix errors in judgment

SC-110Request to Postpone

Delay court date

SC-101Plaintiff's Claim (COVID-19)

Rental debt during COVID

SC-140Notice of Appeal

Appeal small claims decision

SC-138Dismissal Request

Drop your case

SC-130Notice of Entry of Judgment

Official judgment record

SC-290Acknowledgment of Satisfaction

Confirm judgment paid

Civil Forms
General civil lawsuits
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SUM-100Summons

Notify defendant of lawsuit

CM-010Complaint

Start a civil case

CM-110Case Management Statement

Case status for judge

FL-301Notice of Motion

Request court order

POS-030Proof of Service by Mail

Mail service proof

CIV-110Request for Dismissal

Voluntarily end case

CIV-130Notice of Entry of Judgment

Judgment notification

EJ-001Abstract of Judgment

Create judgment lien

Family Law Forms
Divorce, custody, support
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FL-100Petition (Marriage/Partnership)

Start divorce/separation

FL-120Response

Answer divorce petition

FL-300Request for Order

Ask for court orders

FL-150Income and Expense Declaration

Financial disclosure

FL-311Child Custody and Visitation

Custody request

FL-157Spousal Support Declaration

Support calculation

FL-180Judgment

Final divorce decree

FL-355Stipulation and Order

Agreement between parties

Landlord-Tenant Forms
Evictions and rental disputes
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UD-100Unlawful Detainer Complaint

Start eviction case

UD-105Prejudgment Claim

Claim right to possession

UD-105Answer - Unlawful Detainer

Tenant's response

UD-110Judgment - Unlawful Detainer

Eviction judgment

UD-145Writ of Execution

Enforce eviction

N/AThree-Day Notice to Pay or Quit

Pre-filing notice

N/AThirty-Day Notice to Quit

Month-to-month termination

SC-100Security Deposit Demand

Return of deposit

Probate Forms
Wills, estates, conservatorships
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DE-111Petition for Probate

Open probate case

DE-120Notice of Petition

Notify heirs

DE-147Duties and Liabilities

Executor responsibilities

DE-160Inventory and Appraisal

Estate assets list

DE-295Petition for Final Distribution

Close estate

GC-310Conservatorship Petition

Adult guardianship

DE-150Letters Testamentary

Executor authority

Fee Waiver Forms
Court fee assistance
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FW-001Request to Waive Court Fees

Ask for fee waiver

FW-003Order on Fee Waiver

Court's decision

FW-001SAdditional Fee Waiver Request

Supplemental request

FW-010Notice to Court of Improved Finances

Report income change

FW-001-INFOInformation Sheet

Fee waiver guide

Enforcement Forms
Collect judgments
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EJ-130Writ of Execution

Seize assets

WG-001Application for Earnings Withholding

Wage garnishment

EJ-152Bank Levy Instructions

Freeze bank accounts

MC-010Memorandum of Costs

Add collection costs

EJ-160Claim of Exemption

Protect assets

EJ-150Till Tap/Keeper Levy

Business cash seizure

EJ-001Abstract of Judgment

Property lien

Most Common Los Angeles Court Forms

Small Claims: Form SC-100

The most filed form in LA County. Used to start any small claims case up to $10,000.

You need SC-100 if:

  • Someone owes you money
  • Property was damaged
  • Contract was broken
  • Landlord won't return deposit
Divorce: Form FL-100

Petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership in California.

Required with FL-100:

  • FL-110 (Summons)
  • FL-150 (Income Declaration)
  • FL-142 (Property Schedule)
  • UCCJEA forms if children
Download FL-100
Eviction: Form UD-100

Unlawful detainer complaint to evict a tenant in Los Angeles.

Prerequisites:

  • Proper notice served first
  • Notice period expired
  • COVID protections checked
  • Rent control compliance
Download UD-100
Fee Waiver: Form FW-001

Request to waive court fees if you cannot afford them.

Eligibility:

  • Receive public benefits
  • Income below poverty line
  • Can't afford basic needs
  • Court determines hardship
Download FW-001
Important: Court Forms Must Be Perfect

Common Form Mistakes

  • Using wrong form number
  • Incomplete information
  • Incorrect defendant name
  • Missing required attachments
  • Wrong courthouse selected
  • Outdated form versions

Consequences of Errors

  • Case rejected by clerk
  • Delays of 2-4 weeks
  • Additional filing fees
  • Service issues
  • Case dismissal risk
  • Lost statute of limitations

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Los Angeles Court Form Requirements

Form Formatting Rules
  • Use black or blue ink only
  • Print clearly or type
  • Single-sided printing only
  • 8.5" x 11" paper required
  • No staples (use paper clips)
  • Original + copies required
Required Information
  • Full legal names (no nicknames)
  • Current addresses
  • Case number (if assigned)
  • Signature under penalty of perjury
  • Date of signing
  • Telephone number
Filing Deadlines
  • Small Claims: 1-6 years (varies)
  • Written contracts: 4 years
  • Oral contracts: 2 years
  • Property damage: 3 years
  • Personal injury: 2 years
  • Fraud: 3 years from discovery
Copy Requirements
  • Original for court file
  • 1 copy per defendant
  • 1 copy for your records
  • Extra copies for service
  • Conformed copies available
  • $0.50 per page for court copies

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