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Sacramento · Court papers for people doing it themselves

Court forms, one clear step at a time.

Fill out your own court forms today with our free worksheets, and download the official form filled in with your answers. Soon, we'll also prepare, check, file and serve them for you.

Free worksheets for FW-001, NC-100 and SC-100 are open now · Paid help opens after our Legal Document Assistant registration

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Small claims: unpaid deposit

SC-100
  1. FormsDone
  2. ReviewDone
  3. FileNow
  4. Serve
  5. Proof
  6. Court
Next stepWe file your SC-100 at the Sacramento courthouse and send you the stamped copy.

Everything your case needs, in one place

Most people need forms, a notary, a filing and someone to serve the papers. We bring them together so you don't have to find four different people.

Form preparation

Opening soon: guided questions, then your forms typed and checked by our Legal Document Assistant. Free worksheets are open now.

FW-001NC-100SC-100
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Court filing runs

We take your signed papers to the Sacramento courthouse, or e-file them, and send you the stamped copies.

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Process serving

We hand-deliver papers to the other side and complete the proof of service. Starting soon.

SC-104
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Mobile notary

A commissioned notary comes to your home, our office or the courthouse.

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How paid help will work once we open

  1. Step 1Answer simple questionsAbout 10 minutes on your phone, one question at a time.
  2. Step 2We check every pageOnce we open, our Legal Document Assistant will review your forms before you see them.
  3. Step 3You read and signYou decide what goes on your forms. Nothing is filed without your signature.
  4. Step 4We file and serveAt your request, we take your signed papers to court and arrange service. The court decides your case.
$119 flat for each form service · opening soonFee waiver, adult name change or small claims. Court fees are separate, and you may qualify to have them waived.
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