SC-105, Request for Court Order and Answer (Small Claims) Instructions
This form contains 47 fields organized into 16 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
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| Clerk's Certificate of Mailing | ||
| Certificate of Mailing is attached | Checkbox |
Check this box if a separate Certificate of Mailing document is attached to this form.
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| Request for Court Order and Answer mailed (first class, postage paid) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the clerk mailed the Request for Court Order and Answer by first-class mail, postage paid, to all parties at the addresses listed in item (2).
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| Clerk's Certificate of Mailing Date | Date |
Enter the date the clerk mailed the Request for Court Order and Answer to the parties.
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| Clerk's Mailing City | Text |
Enter the California city from which the clerk mailed the documents.
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| Deputy Clerk Name | Text |
Enter the name of the deputy clerk who is completing the Clerk’s Certificate of Mailing.
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| Court and Case Information | ||
| Court Name and Street Address | Text |
Enter the full name of the court and its street address where the case is filed.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this small claims matter.
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| Case Name | Text |
Enter the case name as it appears on court records (for example, plaintiff v. defendant).
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| Court Name and Street Address | Text |
Enter the name of the court and its street address where this case is filed.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this small claims case.
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| Case Name | Text |
Enter the case name as shown on court documents (for example, plaintiff name vs. defendant name).
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| Date and Printed Name | ||
| Date | Date |
Enter the date you are signing and submitting this request.
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| Printed Name | Text |
Type or print your full name as the person signing this form.
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| Declaration Date and Printed Name (Item 10) | ||
| Item 10 Declaration Date | Date |
Enter the date you are signing and making the declaration under penalty of perjury.
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| Item 10 Printed Name | Text |
Type or print your full name as the person making the declaration.
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| Disagreement Explanation (Item 8b) | ||
| Item 8b Disagreement Explanation | Text |
Provide an explanation of why you do not agree with the order requested in item 3. Fill only if 'Item 8b - I do not agree to the order requested in (3)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Item 8b - I do not agree to the order requested in (3)
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| Item 8b - Need more space (attach additional pages) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need more space to explain why you do not agree with the order requested in item 8b and will attach form MC-031 or a plain sheet of paper labeled “SC-105, Item 8.”
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| First Notice Recipient (Row a) | ||
| First Notice Recipient (Row a) - Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first person or entity to be notified (recipient listed in row a).
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| First Notice Recipient (Row a) - Address | Text |
Enter the complete mailing address for the first notice recipient listed in row a.
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| General | ||
| For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form | Button | |
| Print this form | Button | |
| Save this form | Button | |
| Clear this form | Button | |
| Mailing Date to Parties (Item 9) | ||
| Item 9 Mailing Date to Parties | Date |
Enter the date you mailed a copy of this form to everyone listed in items 1 and 2.
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| Notice To Additional Space Request | ||
| Check here if you need more space (Item 2) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need additional space to list more names and addresses for the “Notice to” section (Item 2) on an attachment sheet.
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| Person Filing This Answer | ||
| Person Filing This Answer - Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the person who is filing this Answer.
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| Person Filing This Answer - Address | Text |
Enter the mailing address of the person who is filing this Answer.
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| A defendant in this case | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person filing this Answer is a defendant in the case.
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| A plaintiff in this case | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person filing this Answer is a plaintiff in the case.
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| Reason for Request (Item 4) | ||
| Item 4 - Reason for Request | Text |
Explain why you are asking the court to make this order and provide the facts supporting your request.
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| Item 4: Check here if you need more space | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need additional space to explain the reasons and facts for your request in Item 4 and will attach extra pages (e.g., form MC-031 or a plain sheet labeled “SC-105, Item 4”).
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| Request Response Selection (Item 8) | ||
| Item 8a - I agree to the order requested in (3) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you agree to the court order requested in item (3).
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| Item 8b - I do not agree to the order requested in (3) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not agree to the court order requested in item (3) and will explain why below.
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| Item 8c - I ask the court to have a hearing to decide this matter | Checkbox |
Check this box if you want the court to schedule a hearing to decide the request.
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| Requested Court Order (Item 3) | ||
| Item 3 - Requested Court Order | Text |
Describe the specific court order you are asking the court to make.
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| Item 3 - Check here if you need more space | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need additional space to describe the court order you are requesting in Item 3 and will attach form MC-031 or a separate sheet labeled “SC-105, Item 3.”
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| Requester Information and Party Type | ||
| Requester Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the person asking the court to make the order.
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| Requester Address | Text |
Enter the mailing address of the person asking the court to make the order.
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| A defendant in this case | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person asking the court to make an order is a defendant in this case.
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| A plaintiff in this case | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person asking the court to make an order is a plaintiff in this case.
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| Other (explain) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person asking the court to make an order is neither a plaintiff nor a defendant, and provide an explanation.
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| Requester Party Type - Other Explanation | Text |
If you selected “Other,” describe the requester’s role or party type in the case. Fill only if 'Other (explain)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other (explain)
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| Second Notice Recipient (Row b) | ||
| Row b Recipient Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the second person/entity to receive notice (row b).
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| Row b Recipient Address | Text |
Enter the complete mailing address for the second notice recipient (row b).
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| Service Method and Service Date | ||
| Mailed | Checkbox |
Check this box if you served a copy of this form by mail to everyone listed in item 2.
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| Delivered in person | Checkbox |
Check this box if you personally delivered a copy of this form to everyone listed in item 2.
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| Service Date | Date |
Enter the date you mailed or delivered in person a copy of this form to everyone listed in item 2. Fill only if 'Mailed', 'Delivered in person' is 'Yes' (any field).
Depends on:
Mailed, Delivered in person
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