Filing Venue

The Zip Code is required to determine the correct filing court location based on one of the following::

• Where the defendant lives or does business
• Where the incident occurred
• Where a contract was made, signed, performed, or broken

Plaintiff & Defendant Information

• Full names or business names for all plaintiffs and defendants
• Phone numbers, street addresses, and mailing addresses (if different)
• If suing or filing as a Sole Proprietorship/Fictitious business:
  • Business name registered with the county.
  • Fictitious Business Name Statement number and expiration date (if applicable).
• If suing a corporation, LLC, or public entity:
  • Name of Registered Agent for Service and their address. ( Don't know it?   Find it here. )

Claim Details

• $ Amount you are suing for.
• Date of the incident (or start and end dates for ongoing issues).
• Explanation of how the amount was calculated.
• Proof of attempts to collect payment (e.g., written communication, demand letters)

Additional Parties

If more than two plaintiffs or defendants, ensure you have complete details for each additional party.

Attorney Fee Dispute (If Applicable)

• Disputed amount.
• Arbitration outcome.
• Date the Notice of Award was mailed.
• Supporting documents (Arbitration Agreement or Notice of Award)

Final Declaration

Each plaintiff must sign under penalty of perjury confirming the accuracy of the provided information, so make sure all Plaintiff's are present.

Having this information ready will ensure a smooth process when completing your Small Claims Court Intake Questionnaire.

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