Court Forms (California)

Last updated: June 2026

Most California civil filings have to be made on a Judicial Council form. The Judicial Council of California publishes a single official source for all approved forms — civil, family, probate, small claims, and criminal — and most are downloadable as fillable PDFs.

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California Courts — Judicial Council Forms (Official)

You can browse the full list, search by form number (e.g., "CM-110" or "DV-100"), or filter by case type.

Forms Most Often Used in California Business Litigation

CM-010 — Civil Case Cover Sheet (filed with every new civil complaint)
CM-110 — Case Management Statement
POS-010 — Proof of Service of Summons
POS-030 / POS-040 — Proof of Service by First-Class Mail or Personal Service
SUM-100 — Summons
CIV-110 — Request for Dismissal
CIV-090 — Notice of Posting Jury Fees
CIV-130 — Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order
CIV-100 — Request for Entry of Default
EJ-001 — Abstract of Judgment
EJ-130 — Writ of Execution
MC-030 / MC-031 — Declaration / Attachment to Declaration
MC-040 — Substitution of Attorney

Local County Forms

Many California counties also have Local Forms that the Judicial Council site does not host. Check the website of the specific Superior Court (e.g., Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego) for local cover sheets and case-management forms.

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this page does not create an attorney–client relationship. Form numbers and revision dates change; always download the current version from the official Judicial Council source.