State statute
Sonoma — Unlawful Detainer Information sheet CVIN-8
California foreclosure, tax-defaulted, court-ordered and probate-sale law and official procedures — verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-09-26
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Jurisdiction
- Sonoma County
Sonoma — Unlawful Detainer Information sheet CVIN-8¶
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA 3055 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2122 (707) 521-6610 http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
UNLAWFUL DETAINER PACKET
The fee for filing an Unlawful Detainer action is $435.00 if the demand is over $35,000; if the demand is over $10,000 but less than $25,000, the fee is $385.00; if the demand is $10,000 or less, the fee is $240.00. Note: The amount of the demand shall be stated on the first page of the complaint immediately below the caption.
Included in this packet are the forms necessary to enable you to file an Unlawful Detainer action (eviction). After you have completed the forms, make at least two photocopies of each of the forms you will be filing (original to file, one copy for your records, one copy for service). Additional copies may be required if there is more than one defendant.
This packet contains: Civil Case Cover Sheet ........................................................................................................ CM-010 Complaint - Unlawful Detainer .............................................................................................. UD-100 Summons - Unlawful Detainer ........................................................................................... SUM-130 Proof of Service of Summons ............................................................................................. POS-010 Request for Entry of Default ................................................................................................ CIV-100 Request for Dismissal .......................................................................................................... CIV-110 Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service ............................................................... CIV-120 Judgment - Unlawful Detainer ............................................................................................. UD-110 Declaration for Default Judgment by Court ........................................................................... UD-116 Request to Set Case for Trial - Unlawful Detainer ............................................................... UD-150 Writ of Execution ................................................................................................................... EJ-130
Additional forms may be required depending on the circumstances of your case. Single forms are available.
If you are representing yourself and need assistance, How-to Books are available in the Sonoma County Law Library or at your local bookstore.
Civil Self-Help Center (SHC): (707) 521-6534
California Courts Self-Help: www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-eviction.htm
Lawyer Referral: (707) 546-5297
Legal Services Foundation: (707) 546-2924
CVIN-8 [Rev. 6-24-26] UNLAWFUL DETAINER CC §1940, CCP §425.12