California SC-100 Form Filling Guide

California SC-100 Form Filling Guide

General Instructions

• Always use the official SC-100 form.
• Input data should be strictly formatted as requested by the form fields.
• Dates: Use the format YYYY-MM-DD.
• Financials: Include only the numerical amount without currency symbols unless specified.
• Ensure all parties (Plaintiff, Defendant) are correctly identified based on the court jurisdiction (usually where the defendant resides).

Field Mapping Strategy

1. Plaintiff's Information: Fields typically designated for Plaintiff 1.
2. Defendant's Information: Fields typically designated for Defendant 1.
3. Claim Details: Clearly state the cause of action, amount, and basis of the claim.
4. Court Jurisdiction: Always verify the correct court filing location (e.g., where the defendant lives).

Verification

• Always re-read the form after filling it out to ensure field alignment.
• Confirm all mandatory fields for a Small Claims filing are populated.