San Francisco — Small Claims Packet

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Superior Court of California COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-551-4000 | Website: https://sf.courts.ca.gov SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS You will need the following forms to file your Small Claims Action: 1, INFORMATION FOR THE SMALL CLAIMS PLAINTIFF (Form SC-100-INFO, 2 pages) 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM AND ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT (Form SC-100, 6 pages) This form must be filled out completely. You may type, neatly print, or use the fillable forms online. Single sided original plus 2 copies required at the time of filing. It must be signed and dated by the party bringing the action. A separate check or money order must be remitted with each claim you file, made payable to Clerk 5 1 7 1 4 6 611 911 26 22 96.760841 of 5 1 7 1 4 7 643 912 106 26 96.648460 Superior 5 1 7 1 4 8 757 911 86 22 95.753326 Court. Credit card payments can be made in person but not on the telephone (see the attached fee schedule). Please attach a note indicating first and second choices of the hearing day and time you prefer (see page 2 for the hearing schedule). 3. WHAT IS A “PROOF OF SERVICE”? (Form SC-104B, 2 pages) 4. PROOF OF SERVICE (Form SC-104, 2 pages) 5. HOW TO SERVE A BUSINESS OR PUBLIC ENTITY (Form SC-104C, 2 pages) 6. SERVICE BY RETURN RECEIPT BY THE CLERK, and INSTRUCTIONS (SFSCL-003, 3 pages) SFSCL-003 is available on our webpage: https://sf.courts.ca.gov/forms-fees/local-forms. If you want this office to mail your claim to the defendant by Certified Mail, include at least one copy of the completed SFSCL-003 for each defendant, and a check for $15.00 payable to Clerk 5 1 10 1 2 15 1293 1537 26 22 96.950584 of 5 1 10 1 2 16 1325 1538 103 26 96.872002 Superior 4 1 10 1 3 0 205 1574 1136 30 -1 5 1 10 1 3 1 205 1574 78 22 96.539642 Court for each defendant you wish to serve. Credit card payments can be made in person. NOTE: If the person to whom the Certified Mail is addressed does not sign, or if the signature is clearly by someone other than the addressee, such service is invalid. If the signature is illegible, the court may (at the time of the hearing) review the signature and hold that it is not acceptable, take the case off calendar, and ask that you re-serve the claim prior to a new court hearing date. Please check the court's website at https://sf.courts.ca.gov at not less than 20 days after filing your claim to learn if the defendant was properly served. SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS SFSCL-003 Rev. Aug-26.2025

Ts FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (Form SC-103, 1 page) If you, as plaintiff, are suing under a fictitious business name, this form must be completed and returned to this office. The above forms can be located here: https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=SC Small Claims Hours and Location Office Days and Hours: 400 McAllister Street, Room 103 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM (closed from 12 PM to 1 PM) ACCESS/Self-Help Center: 400 McAllister Street, Room 512 https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org/self-help Hearings are held in Dept. 506 on the following Days and Times Days AM Session PM Session Monday 8:30 AM 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM Order of First and Third Monday of Examination - the Month Tuesday 10:00 AM 1:30PM =| 3:30 PM Wednesday | 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Thursday 8:30 AM 11:00 AM | 1:30PM _ | 3:30 PM Order of a Examination | Friday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 1:30 PM 3:30 PM ° Rental debt cases are heard at 1:30 PM in Dept. 506. Order of Examinations Days and Time: Monday AND Thursday, 11:00 AM. For Basic Small Claims Information, Forms and Fees, visit https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/small-claims- california SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS SFSCL-003 Rev. Aug-26.2025

Small Claims Fees Effective on January 1, 2024 Filings Issuance Miscellaneous Rev. Aug-26.2025 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim under $1,500 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim between $1,500 and $5,000 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim between $5,001 and $12,500 Over 12 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim filed by the same party in the preceding 12 calendar months Writ of Execution Abstract of Judgment Application for Order of Examination of Judgment Debtor Postponement (Continuance or Reset) of Hearings Service of Claim by Certified Mail Certification of Documents Photocopy per page Notice of Appeal Certificate of Facts re: Unsatisfied Judgment to Court Certificate of Facts re: Unsatisfied Judgment to DMV Payment of Judgment to the Court Motion to Vacate Exemplification (Sister State Judgment) Renewal of Judgment Searching Records Files (for each search longer than 10 minutes) Reset on Application for Order of Examination of Judgment Debtor SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS SFSCL-003 $30.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $40.00 $40.00 $60.00 $10.00 $15.00 $40.00 0.50 $75.00 $15.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 $50.00 $45.00 $15.00 $60.00

INFORMATION FOR THE SMALL CLAIMS PLAINTIFF SC-100-INFO This information sheet is written for the person who sues in the small claims court. It explains some of the rules of, and some general information about, the small claims court. It may also be helpful for the person who is sued. WHAT IS SMALL CLAIMS COURT? Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court. Your claim cannot be for more than $6,250 if you are a business or public entity or for more than $12,500 if you are a natural person (including a sole proprietor). (See below for reference to exceptions.*) If you have a claim for more than this amount, you may sue in the civil division of the trial court or you may sue in the small claims court and give up your right to the amount over the limit. You cannot, however, file more than two cases in small claims court for more than $2,500 each during a calendar year. 1. 43 1.

• Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a quarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) INFORMATION FOR THE PLAINTIFF (Small Claims) Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Judicial Council of California ‘SC-100-INFO [Rev. January 1, 2024] WHO CAN FILE A CLAIM? You must be at least 78 years old to file a claim. If you are not yet 18, tell the clerk. You may ask the court to appoint a guardian ad litem. This is a person who will act for you in the case. The guardian ad litem is usually a parent, a relative, or an adult friend. A person who sues in small claims court must first make a demand, if possible. This means that you have asked the defendant to pay, and the defendant has refused. If your claim is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to give you the property. Unless you fall within two technical exceptions, you must be the original owner of the claim. This means that if the claim is assigned, the buyer cannot sue in the small claims court. You must also appear at the small claims hearing yourself unless you filed the claim for a corporation or other entity that is not a natural person. If a corporation files a claim, an employee, an officer, or a director must act on its behalf. If the claim is filed on behalf of an association or another entity that is not a natural person, a regularly employed person of the entity must act on its behalf. A person who appears on behalf of a corporation or another entity must not be employed or associated solely for the purpose of representing the corporation or other entity in the small claims court. You must file a declaration with the court to appear in any of these instances. (See Authorization to Appear, form SC-109.) WHERE CAN YOU FILE YOUR CLAIM? You must sue in the right court and location. This rule is called venue. Check the court's local rules if there is more than one court location in the county handling small claims cases. If you file your claim in the wrong court, the court will dismiss the claim unless all defendants personally appear at the hearing and agree that the claim may be heard. The right location may be any of these: Where the defendant lives or where the business involved is located;

2. Where the damage or accident happened;

4 Where the contract was signed or carried out; If the defendant is a corporation, where the contract was broken; or 5. For a retail installment account or sales contract or a motor vehicle finance sale: a. Where the buyer lives; b. Where the buyer lived when the contract was entered into; c. Where the buyer signed the contract; or d. Where the goods or vehicle are permanently kept. SOME RULES ABOUT THE DEFENDANT (including government agencies) . You must sue using the defendant's exact legal name. If the defendant is a business or a corporation and you do not know the exact legal name, check with the state or local licensing agency, the county clerk's office, or the Office of the Secretary of State, Corporate Status Unit, at www.sos.ca.gov/business. Ask the clerk for help if you do not know how to find this information. If you do not use the defendant's exact legal name, the court may be able to correct the name on your claim at the hearing or after the judgment. If you want to sue a government agency, you must first file a claim with the agency before you can file a lawsuit in court. Strict time limits apply. If you are in a Department of Corrections or Youth Authority facility, you must prove that the agency denied your claim. Please attach a copy of the denial to your claim. With very limited exceptions, the defendant must be served within the state of California. HOW DOES THE DEFENDANT FIND OUT ABOUT THE CLAIM? You must make sure the defendant finds out about your lawsuit. This has to be done according to the rules or your case may be dismissed or delayed. The correct way of telling the defendant about the lawsuit is called service of process. This means giving the defendant a copy of the claim. YOU CANNOT DO THIS YOURSELF. You should read form SC-104B, What is Proof 5 1 24 2 3 20 1415 1598 21 19 96.628502 of 5 1 24 2 3 21 1442 1597 105 20 94.859741 Service? Here are four ways to serve the defendant: Service by a law officer—You may ask the marshal or sheriff 3. Certified mail—You may ask the clerk of the court to serve to serve the defendant. A fee will be charged. Process server—You may ask anyone who is not a party in your case and who is at least 18 years old to serve the defendant. The person is called a process server and must personally give a copy of your claim to the defendant. The person must also sign a proof of service form showing when the defendant was served. Registered process servers will serve papers for a fee. You may also ask a friend or relative to do it. the defendant by certified m

party in your case and who is at least 18 years old to serve the defendant. The person is called a process server and must personally give a copy of your claim to the defendant. The person must also sign a proof of service form showing when the defendant was served. Registered process servers will serve papers for a fee. You may also ask a friend or relative to do it. the defendant by certified mail. The clerk will charge a fee. You should check back with the court before the hearing to see if the receipt for certified mail was returned to the court. Service by certified mail must be done by the clerk's office except in motor vehicle accident cases involving out-of-state defendants. Substituted service—This method lets you serve another person instead of the defendant. You must follow the procedures carefully. You may also wish to use the marshal or sheriff or a registered process server.

Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq.,116.220(c), 116.340(g) www. courts.ca.gov

4. Substituted service (continued) A copy of your claim mustbe 5. left at the defendant's business with the person in charge, OR at the defendant's home with a competent person who is at least 18 years old. The person who receives the claim must be told about its contents. Another copy must be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to the defendant at the address where Timing and proof of service—No matter which method of service you choose, the defendant must be served by a certain date, or the trial will be postponed. If the defendant lives in the county, service must be completed at least 15 days before the trial date. This period is at least 20 days if the defendant lives outside the county. The person who serves the defendant must sign a court paper showing when the defendant was served. This paper is called a Proof of Service (form SC-104). It must be signed and returned to the court clerk as soon as the defendant has been served. WHAT IF THE DEFENDANT ALSO HAS A CLAIM? Sometimes the person who was sued (the defendant) will also have a claim against the person who filed the lawsuit (the plaintiff). This claim is called the Defendant's Claim. The defendant may file this claim in the same lawsuit. This helps to resolve all of the disagreements between the parties at the same time. If the defendant decides to file the claim in the small claims court, the claim may not be for more than $6,250, or $12,500 if the defendant is a natural person (see exceptions on page 1°). If the value of the claim is more than this amount, the defendant may either give up the amount over $6,250 or $12,500 and sue in the small claims court or sue in the appropriate court for the full value of the claim. If the defendant's claim relates to the same contract, transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of your claim and exceeds the value amount for small claims court, the defendant may file the claim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer your claim to that court to resolve both claims together. The defendant's claim must be served on the plaintiff at least five days before the trial. If the defendant received the plaintiff's claim 10 days or less before the trial, then the claim must be served at least one day before the trial. Both claims will be heard by the court at the same time, WHAT HAPPENS AT THE TRIAL? Be sure you are on time for the trial. The small claims trial is informal. You must bring with you all witnesses, books, receipts, and other papers or things to prove your case. You may ask the witnesses to come to court voluntarily, or you may ask the clerk to issue a subpoena. A subpoena is a court order that requires the witness to go to trial. The witness has a right to charge a fee for going to the trial. If you do not have the records or papers to prove your case, you may also get a court order before the trial date requiring the papers to be brought to the trial. This order is called a Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration (form SC-107). If you settle the case before the trial, you must file a dismissal form with the clerk. The court's decision is usually mailed to you after the trial. It may also be hand delivered to you when the trial is over and after the judge has made a decision. The decision appears on a form called the Notice of Entry of Judgment (form SC-130 or SC-200). WHAT HAPPENS AFTER JUDGMENT? The court may have ordered one party to pay money to the other party. The party who wins the case and is owed the money is called the judgment creditor. The party who loses the case and owes the money is called the judgment debtor. Enforcement of the judgment is postponed until the time for appeal ends or until the appeal is decided. This means that the judgment creditor cannot collect any money or take any action until this period is over. Generally both parties may be represented by lawyers after judgment. More information about your rights after judgment is available on the back of the Notice of Entry of Judgment. The clerk may also have this information on a separate sheet. HOW TO GET HELP WITH YOUR CASE
5. Parties who are in jail—lf you are in jail, the court may excuse you from going to the trial. Instead, you may ask another person who is not an attorney to go to the trial for you. You may mail written declarations to the court to support your case. Accommodations—TIf you have a disability and need assistance, immediately ask the court to help accommodate your needs. If you are hearing impaired and need assistance, notify the court immediately. Forms—You can get small claims forms and more information at the California Courts Self-Help Center website (www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. Small claims advisors—The law requires each county to provide assistance in small claims cases free of charge. (Small claims advisor information): Qo L INFORMATION FOR THE PLAINTIFF (Small Claims) the paper was left. The service is not complete until 10 days after the copy is mailed.
6. Lawyers—Both parties may ask a lawyer about the case, but a lawyer may not represent either party in court at the small claims trial. Generally, after judgment and on appeal, both parties may be represented by lawyers.
7. Interpreters—lIf you do not speak English well, ask the court clerk as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You 6. may use form INT-300 or a local court form to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is not available at the time of your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the 7. interpreter has been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.)
8. Waiver of fees—The court charges fees for some of its 8 procedures. Fees are also charged for serving the defendant with the claim. The court may excuse you from paying these fees if you cannot

rpreter for the trial unless the 7. interpreter has been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.) 3. Waiver of fees—The court charges fees for some of its 8 procedures. Fees are also charged for serving the defendant with the claim. The court may excuse you from paying these fees if you cannot afford them. Ask the clerk for the /nformation Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001-INFO) to find out if you meet the requirements so that you do not have to pay the fees. 4. Night and Saturday court—lIf you cannot go to court during working hours, ask the clerk if the court has trials at night or

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| , Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.

SASH to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued:

• You are the defendant if your name is listed in Q) on page 2 of this form or on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in (1) on page 2. . ‘
• You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim.
• Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
• Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado:
• Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en @ de la pagina 2 de este formulario, o en el formulario SC-100A. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en (1) de la pagina 2.
• Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del Court fills in case number when form is filed. juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si Case Number: pierde el caso, la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo.

• Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of Case Name:
• Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court The people in (4) and @) must attend court: (Clerk fills out section below.) —> Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above Date

3, Date: Clerk, by , Deputy Instructions for the person suing: Do not use this form to recover COVID-19 rental debt, which is unpaid rent or other financial obligations under a tenancy due between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021. (See Code of Civil Procedure, §1179.02.) To recover COVID-19 rental debt, use form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court, « You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant. ¢ Before you fill out this form, read form SC-100-INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. You can get form SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/forms.

• Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies of all the pages of this form and any attachments—one for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself. Take or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. Your court may allow electronic filing. Check your local court website for information: www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.

• You must have someone at least 18—not you or anyone else listed in this case—give each defendant a court-stamped copy of all pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms SC-104, SC-104B, and SC-104C.
• Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Judicial Council of Californta, www.courts.ca.gov Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 6 Rev. January 1, 2024, Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq., to Go to Small Claims Court > 116.220(c), 116.340(9)

Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: @) The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Phone: ‘Street address: - Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip Email address (if available): If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip Email address (if available): O Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A. O Check here if either plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name and attach form SC-103, 1 Check here if any plaintiff is a “licensee” or “deferred deposit originator” (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. @) The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person or agent authorized for service of process here: Name: Job title, if known: Address: Street City State Zip (1 Check here if your case is against more than one defendant and attach form SC-100A. (1 Check here if any defendant is on active military duty and write defendant's name here: @) The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ . (Explain below and on next page.) (Note: A claim for COVID-19 rental debt cannot be made on this form. Use form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (COVID-19 Rental Debt),) a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? ov danuery 1.2028 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 2 of 6

Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: So) CROEC) b. When did this happen? (Date): If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) CI Check here if you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or form MC-031 and write “SC-100, Item 3” at the top. You must ask the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. If your claim is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to give you the property. Have you done this? OlYes [] No If no, explain why not: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. (1 (1) Where the defendant lives or does business, (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiff's property was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the defendant or (3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the defendant made the contract. . CJ Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. Proc., § 395(b).) c. [] Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ. Code, § 1812.10.) d. CJ Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civ. Code, § 2984.4.) e. CL] Other (specify): low List the zip code of the place checked in ) above (if you know): Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes [J No If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: 1] Are you suing a public entity? []/ Yes 0 No Tf yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. [] A claim was filed on (date): If the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form. Rev. January 1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 6 —>

Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? : O Yes 7 (1 No Ifyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. Is your claim for more than $2,500? [] Yes [] No If you answer yes, you also confirm that you have not filed, and you understand that you may not file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year.

| understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this

claim. i I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here Date: Second plaintiff types or prints name here Second plaintiff signs here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the trial. For these and other accommodations, contact the clerk’s office for form MC-410, Disability Accommodation Request. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Revedanninry 152024 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 6

SC-100 Information for the defendant (the person being sued) “Small claims court" is a special court where claims for $12,500 or less are decided. Individuals, including natural 4 1 3 1 3 0 98 253 627 27 -1 5 1 3 1 3 1 98 255 98 25 96.682854 persons and sole proprietors, may claim up to $12,500. Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses are limited to.claims.of $6,250. (See. below for exceptions.) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is suing you is the plaintiff. Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case, But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). How do | get ready for court? You don't have to file any papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that support your case. And read “Be Prepared for Your Trial" at www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare. What if | need an accommodation? If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out form MC-410, Disability Accommodation Request. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator. What if | don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use form INT-300, Request for Interpreter (Civil) or a local court form to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is unavailable for your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.) Where can | get the court forms I need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides, The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. What if I lose the case? If you lose, you may appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) « If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal, You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment.

• If you were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of Vi to ask the judge to nt and Deci: cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140, For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ Smallclaims/appeals. Do | have options? Yes. If you are being sued you can:

• Settle your case before the trial. If you and the plaintiff agree on how to settle the case before the trial, the plaintiff must file form CIV-110, Request for Dismissal or a written and signed settlement agreement with the clerk. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help.
• Prove this is the wrong court. Send aletter to the court before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. aur letter to the court must say you have done so.)
• Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. To have the court order a witness to go to the trial, fill out form SC-107, Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration, and have it served on the witness.

• Sue the person who is suing you. Ifyou have a claim against the plaintiff, and the claim is appropriate for small claims court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim (form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court, you may still file it in small claims court if you give up the amount over the small claims value amount, or you may file a claim for the full value of the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract, transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiff's claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer the plaintiffs claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above, titled “Small Claims Court.”
• Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the money. Or, if you can't pay the money now, go to your trial and say you want to make payments.
• Let the case default. If you don't settle and do not go to the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the judgment. What if I need more time? You can change the trial date if:
• You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial), or « You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the county). Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. Need help? Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free. t L Or go to _ v/smaliclaii visor.

• Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Limits do not apply in an action to recover COVID-19 rental debt, (See Code Civ. Proc., §§ 116.223 & 1179.02; form SC-500.) Rev, January 1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 5 of 6

• §C-100 Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $12,500 o menos. Los individuos, 0 sea las “personas fisicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden reclamar hasta $12,500. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades publicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $6,250. (Vea abajo. para.las.excepciones.*).El.proceso.es rapido. y econdmico. Las teglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—la persona que se esta demandando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante. zNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso de reclamos menores). &Cémo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningun documento antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. Qué hago si necesito una modificacién? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audicidn, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Solicitud de modificaciones para discapacidad. Entregue el formulario al secretario de Ia corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. Qué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al secretario de la corte lo mas pronto posible. Puede usar el formulario INT-300 0 un formulario de su corte local. Si no esta disponible un intérprete de la corte para su juicio, es posible que se tenga que cambiar la fecha de su juicio. No puede llevar su propio intérprete para el juicio a menos que el intérprete haya sido aprobado por la corte como un intérprete certificado, registrado, o provisionalmente calificado. (Vea la regla 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California, y el formulario INT-140.) &Dénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms (pagina esta en inglés). 2Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencla o enviarsela por correo después. 2Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.)
• Si estuvo presente en el juicio, llene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacion (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decisién (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-130, Aviso de publicacién del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). » Sino estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dfas para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea www.courts,ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. Tengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estan demandando, puede: » Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso antes del juicio, el Demandante tiene que presentar el formulario CIV-110 Solicitud de desestimacién (Request for Dismissal) o un acuerdo de resolucién escrito y firmado al secretario de la corte. Pidale al Asesor de‘ Reclamos Menores que lo ayude.

• Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.) ae
• Iraljuicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve tesligos, recibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos vayan al juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de reclamos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al testigo.
• Demandar a la persona que lo demandé. Si tiene un reclamo contra el Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar en la corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso. Si su reclamo excede el Imite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de reclamos menores si esta dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al maximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el Ifmite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y esta relacionado con el mismo contrato, transaccién, asunto o acontecimiento que el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocién para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el parrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores”.
• Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, sino puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos a plazos.
• No iraljuicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y nova al juicio (fallo por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede olorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. £Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:

• No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o

• No le entregaron los documentos l

z le puede olorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. £Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:

• No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o

• No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado). Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (0 escriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exencién. zNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. _I

• Excepclones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cddigo do Procedimlento Clvil, seccién 116.220 (c).) Los Iimites no se aplican alas acciones para reclamar una deuda de alquiler del COVID-19, (Vea el Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, secciones 116.223 y 1179.02; y el formulario SC-500.) O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. penny ie Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de SC-100, Page 6 of 6 Reclamos Menores For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear Ft Ce Le ckb ee alban comes Lenten netedn ad bln See es Bice eel tel coe

Soe (01239) What Is “Proof of Service”? What is “service”? “Service” or “serving” is when someone—not you or anyone else listed in this case—gives a copy of your court papers to the person, business, or public entity you are suing. Service lets the other party know: ¢ What you are asking for; ¢ When and where the trial will be; and ¢ What the party can choose to do. There are strict rules for serving court papers. This form explains how to serve these forms: ° Form SC-100, Plaintiff's Claim ° Form SC-120, Defendant’s Claim ¢ Form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim (COVID-19 Rental Debt) How is service done? This form tells you how to serve by personal service or substituted service. Personal service means someone gives the papers directly to the person being sued or to the agent authorized to accept service (business or public entity). Substituted service means someone gives the papers to an adult where the person lives, works, or receives mail (including a private post office box, but not a U.S. Postal Service P.O. Box). What if the court papers do not get served? The judge cannot hear your case unless the court papers were served correctly. Can the court serve the papers for me? Yes. You can pay the court to mail your claim to the person you are suing. But if the person you are suing or the person’s agent for service doesn’t sign the U.S. Postal Service mail receipt with his or her complete name, or if someone else signs the receipt, you will have to serve again using personal or substituted service. Who can serve? You can ask a friend, a process server, or the sheriff. The server must be at least 18 and not listed in the case. A “process server” is someone you pay to deliver court forms. Look in the Yellow Pages under “Process Serving.” The sheriff (or marshal if your county has one) can also deliver court forms. Ask the court clerk how to contact the sheriff. Or look in the county section of your phone book under “Sheriff.” You must pay the server, unless you qualify for a fee waiver. How is personal service done? Ask someone who is at least 18 and not listed in this case to personally “serve” (give) a copy of your court papers to the person or the agent authorized to accept court papers for the person, business, or public’entity listed on form SC-104. Give the server a separate Proof of Service form for each person, business, or public entity you are suing. And tell the server to: ° Walk up to the person to be served. ° Say, “These are court papers.”

• Give the person copies of all papers checked on form SC-104, Proof of Service. If the person won’t take the papers, just leave them near the person. It doesn’t matter if the person tears them up. ° Fill out and sign page 2 of form SC-104, Proof of Service. How is substituted service done? If you don’t want to use personal service or can’t find the person to be served, ask someone who is at least 18 and not listed in this case to serve the court papers. Give the server a separate Proof of Service form for each person, business, or public entity you are suing. Tell the server to give the papers to: ¢ A competent adult (at least 18) at the home of and living with the person to be served or ¢ An adult who seems to be in charge where the person to be served usually works or ¢ An adult who seems to be in charge where the person receives mail (including a private mailbox, but not a U.S. Postal Service P.O. Box). Note: This is only for cases where the physical address of the person to be served is not known. Then do the following:
• Write down that person’s name and say, “Please give these court papers to [name of person to be served].” If the person does not want to give his or her name, describe the person you served.
• Give that person copies of all papers checked on form SC-104, Proof of Service. If the person won’t take the papers, just leave them near the person.
• Mail another copy of the papers (by first-class mail) to the person being sued at the same address where you left the papers. ¢ Fill out and sign page 2 of form SC-104, Proof of Service. Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Rev. November 1, 2021 What Is “Proof of Service”? SC-104B, Page 1 of 2 (Small Claims)

s{ory (045) 9) What Is “Proof of Service”? What does the server do with the original Proof of Service form? If a process server or sheriff served the papers, he or she can-file-form-SC-104;-Proof of Service; ‘with the clerk. If the server used a different Proof of Service form, ask him or her to list each paper served on the form. Also make sure that the registered server will file the original directly with the court and will mail you a copy of the filed form. Take it with you when you go to court. Ifa friend served the papers, tell him or her to give the completed form back to you. Keep a copy for your records and take the copy with you when you go to court. You need to file the original completed Proof of Service form 5 days before your trial. When do the court forms have to be served? ° Ifyou are serving form SC-100, Plaintiff’s Claim, or form SC-500, Plaintiff’s Claim (COVID-19 Rental Debt), \ook at the trial date on page 1. Then, look at a calendar. For personal service, subtract 15 days from the trial date (or 20 days if the person, business, or public entity is located outside the county). That’s the deadline for serving your small claims forms. But you can serve the forms before the deadline. people in(1)and(@) must go to cour Trial y> Date Date | 1. Time For substituted service, subtract 25 days from the date the server mailed a copy of the court papers served (or 30 days if the person, business, or public entity is located outside the county). That’s the deadline for serving your small claims forms. But you can serve the forms before the deadline. If the person, business, or public entity to be served is outside California or if you are serving a different form, ask the Small Claims Advisor for more information. ° Ifyou are serving form SC-120, Defendant’s Claim, look at the trial date on page 1. Then look at a calendar. For personal or substituted service, subtract 5 days from the trial date. That’s the deadline for serving your small claims forms if you were served at least 11 days before the trial. If you were served 10 days or less before the trial date, you must serve at least 1 day before the trial. But you can serve the forms before the deadline. What if | can’t get the court papers served before the trial? If you were not able to serve your claim (form SC-100, SC-120, or SC-500) before the deadline for service, talk to your Small Claims Clerk. Each county has its own rules. If you already served your claim on some parties but not everyone you are suing, you may need to fill out and file form SC-150, Request to Postpone Trial, atleast 10 days before the trial date (or explain why you couldn't meet the 10-day deadline). Then give or mail a copy of this form to all other plaintiffs and defendants listed on your court papers. The court may postpone your trial for 15 days or more. Who do | have to serve? If you are suing a person (or people)—not a business or public entity—serve each person you are suing. For example, if you were in a car accident and you are suing the owner and the driver of the car, you must list the names of the owner and the driver on your claim and serve both people. Examples: If the owner and driver are the same person: Lee Smith, owner and driver If the owner and driver are not the same person: Lee Smith, owner and driver Bob Smith, owner If you are suing a business, an association, or a public entity, read form SC-104C, How to Serve a Business. ?) Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. Or go to “County-Specific Court Information” at www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-smallclaims.htm Rev. November 1, 2021 What Is “Proof of Service”? SC-104B, Page 2 of 2 (Small Claims) For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. 4form.d | Save this form |

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Use this form to serve a person, a business, or a public entity. To learn more about proof of service, read What Is Proof 5 1 4 1 2 9 657 228 30 29 93.228462 of 5 1 4 1 2 10 688 228 123 25 84.571503 Service?, Form SC-104B. To learn more about how to serve a business or entity, read How to Serve a Business or Public Entity, Form SC-104C. To serve a business, you must serve one of the following people: ¢ Owner (for a sole proprietorship) ¢ Partner (for a partnership) or general partner (for a limited partnership)

• Any officer or general manager (corporation or association) e Any person authorized for service by the business (corporation, association, general partnership, limited partnership) e Any person authorized for service with the Secretary of State (corporation, association, limited liability company [LLC], limited liability partnership [LLP], limited partnership) To serve a public entity, you must first file a claim with that entity, then serve one of the following people: Clerk (of a city or county) ¢ Chief officer or director (of a public agency) e Any person authorized for service by the entity a. If you are serving a person, write the person’s name below: b. Ifyou are serving a business or entity, write the name of the business or entity, the person authorized for service, and that person’s job title: Business or Agency Name Person Authorized for Service Job Title (2) Instructions to Server: Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of Fill in case number, case name, hearing date, day, time, and department below: Case Number: Case Name: Hearing Date: Time: Dept.: You must be at least 18 years old and not be named in this case. Follow these steps: ° Give a copy of all the documents checked in@) to the person in @, or
• Give a copy of all the documents checked in@) to one of the following people: a, A competent adult (at least 18) living with, and at the home of the person in @ , or b. An adult (at least 18) who seems to be in charge at the usual workplace of the person in @ , or c. An adult (at least 18) who seems to be in charge where the person in @ usually receives mail (but not a U.S. Post Office box), if there is no known physical address for the person in and mail a copy of the documents left with one of the adults in a, b, or c above to the person in @. THEN ¢ Complete and sign this form, and
• Give or mail your completed form to the person who asked you to serve these court papers, in time for the form to be filed with the court at least 5 days before the hearing. I served the person in (1) a copy of the documents checked below: a. [1 SC-100, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court b. [] SC-120, Defendant’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court c. [J Order for examination (This form must be personally served. Check the form that was served): Note: The court can issue a civil arrest warrant if the served party does not come to court only if the order for examination was personally served by a registered process server, sheriff, marshal, or someone appointed by the court. (1) O SC-134, Application and Order to Produce Statement of Assets and to Appear for Examination (2) () AT-138/EJ-125, Application and Order for Appearance and Examination d. [J Other (specify): de Revised January 1. 2009. Ootional Form Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Proof of Service SC-104, Page 1 of 2

Case name: Case Number: @) Fill out “a” or “b” below: @) © a. CL) Personal Service: I personally gave copies of the documents checked in ® to the person in@ On (date): At (time): O am. 2 pm. At this address: City: State: Zip: * b. [1 Substituted Service: I personally gave copies of the documents checked in ® (a, b, or d) to (check one): C) Acompetent adult (at least 18) at the home of, and living with the person in @ , Or (1 An adult who seems to be in charge where the person in (1) usually works, or (J An adult who seems to be in charge where the person in @ usually receives mail, or has a private post office box (not a U.S. Post Office box), if there is no known physical address for the person in @. I told that adult, Please 5 1 16 1 1 6 520 687 53 28 96.758911 give 5 1 16 1 1 7 582 687 64 22 96.967339 these 5 1 16 1 1 8 654 690 64 19 96.895966 court 5 1 16 1 1 9 725 693 79 22 96.433365 papers 5 1 16 1 1 10 813 689 23 19 96.433365 to 5 1 16 1 1 11 846 686 75 28 96.841141 (name 5 1 16 1 1 12 930 685 27 23 96.532341 of 5 1 16 1 1 13 962 692 82 22 96.993385 person 5 1 16 1 1 14 1053 685 22 22 96.956238 in 5 1 16 1 1 15 1087 673 70 45 90.677208 @). I did this on (date): At (time): Olam. (J p.m. At this address: City: State: Zip: Name or description of the person I gave the papers to: After serving the court papers, I put copies of the documents listed in@) in an envelope, sealed the envelope, and put first-class prepaid postage on it. I addressed the envelope to the person in @at the address where I left the copies. I mailed the envelope on (date): from (city, state): by leaving it (check one): a. [] Ata USS. Postal Service mail drop, or b. 1] Atan office or business mail drop where I know the mail is picked up every day and deposited with the U.S. Postal Service, or c. [J With someone else I asked to mail the documents to the person in @ , and I have attached that person s completed Form SC-104A. Server’s Information Name: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Fee for service: $ Ifyou are a registered process server: County of registration: Registration number: I declare under penalty of perjury under California state law that I am at least 18 years old and not named in this case and that the information above is true and correct. Date: Type or print’server s name Server signs here after serving Revised January 1, 2009 Proof of Service SC-104, Page 2 of 2 For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. (Small Claims)

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See 027.) Proof of Mailing (Substituted Service)| °° Number [This form is attached to Form SC-104. Use this form ONLY if you mailed the documents in @) and someone else personally gave them to the person, business, or public entity served. Notice to Server You must: ° Beat least 18 and not listed in this lawsuit. e Fill out @-® of this form and attach it to Form SC-104. Documents served by mail: a. [) SC-100, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court b. [] SC-120, Defendant's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court c. [] Other (specify): Name and address of the person, business, or public entity served: a. Ifyou served a person, write the person’s name and address below: Name: Address: Street City State Zip b. Ifyou served a business or public entity, write the name and address of the business or public entity, the person authorized for service, and that person’s job title: ‘ Business or Public Entity Name Person Authorized for Service Job Title Address: Street City State Zip I put copies of the documents listed in ® above in an envelope, sealed the envelope, and put first-class prepaid postage on it. I addressed the envelope to the person, business, or public entity listed in @) and mailed the envelope by leaving it at (check one): a. [] AUS. Postal Service mail drop or b. C1 An office or business mail drop where I know the mail is picked up every day and deposited with the U.S. Postal Service. I mailed the envelope: a. On (date): b. From (city, state): @) My address is: (6) I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above is true and correct. Date: Type or print server's name Server signs here after mailing Reveal taway Lounotienromn Proof of Mailing (Substituted Service) SC-104A, Page 1 of 1 Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.340, 415,20 (Small Claims) For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. 1 | | Save this form

~ §C-103 Fictitious Business Name Case Number: This form is attached to: [] Form SC-100 (J Form SC-120 (] Form SC-500 @) If you want to file a small claim and you are doing business under a fictitious name _ (“doing business as,” or “dba”) give the following information. (Nonprofits and exempt real estate investment trusts do not have to file this form.) Business name of the person suing: Business address (not a U.S. Postal Service P.O. Box): Mailing address (if different): @) The business listed in(@) does business as (check ONLY one): (1) an individual (] acorporation (J an association C) a limited liability company C apartnership C1 other (specify): You must follow the laws for fictitious business names. If you have not followed these laws, including filing a fictitious business name statement in your county and publishing this information in a local newspaper, the court can dismiss your case. @) Name of county where you filed your Fictitious Business Name Statement (dba): @) Your Fictitious Business Name Statement number: @) Date your Fictitious Business Name Statement expires: (6) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and correct. Only the owner, president, chief executive officer (CEO), or other qualified officer can sign this form. Date: Type or print your name and title Sign your name ) Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free.

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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY STATE BAR: NAME:

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STREET ADORESS: CITY AND ZIP CODE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: ATTORNEY FOR (NAME): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO street aopress: SMALL CLAIMS MAILING ADDRESS: 400 MCALLISTER STREET, ROOM 103 CITY AND ZIP CODE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 BRANCH NAME: CIVIC CENTER COURTHOUSE PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL CASE NUMBER: (SMALL CLAIMS)

| am the CZ) Plaintiff Defendant in the above titled action and hereby request that my

claim be served via certified mail addressed as follows: Party Name: Agent for Service (if applicable): Party or Agent for Service Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Note: The clerk will attempt to serve your claim by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery (to be signed by the addressee only) for a $15.00 fee for each party served. THIS SERVICE IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE RELIABLE. THERE IS NO REFUND IF THE PARTY IS NOT SERVED. THE COURT WILL NOT NOTIFY YOU AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE CLAIMHAS BEEN SERVED. You may call the Small Claims Office or visit the court’s website at https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org to learn if the party has been served. Date: Signature Printed Name: REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SFSCL-003 Rev. Apr-04-2017

Instructions: How to Properly Address the Request for Certified Mail “To effect service Upon thé defendant, the return receipt mail must name and identify the proper pérson to be served. The proper person to be served varies with the legal entity of the defendant. Thefour categories of legal entities appearing below, (i.e. individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations), comprise the vast majority of parties to small claims actions. Before completing this form, examine the appropriate section below to determine to whom the mail should be addressed.

1. Defendant is an INDIVIDUAL: The return receipt mail must be addressed to that individual and the receipt signed by that individual and no other. Example (Home Address) (Work Address) Name: John Doe Name: John Doe Street: 500 Washington Street Title: In care of City & Zip: San Francisco, CA 94131 Company: Plastics Manufacturing Inc. Street: 750 10" Street City & Zip: Oakland, CA 94610
2. Defendant is a SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: John Doe IND & DBA John’s Towing Service. The mail must be addressed to the proprietor (owner) and the receipt must be signed by the proprietor and no other person. Example Name: John Doe Title: Owner & Individual Company: John’s Towing Service Street: 600 Brannan Street City & Zip: San Francisco, CA 94103
3. Defendant isa PARTNERSHIP: AZY Cleaners, a partnership consisting of John Doe & Mary Doe and each individually. To serve the partnership and each partner as individuals, a separate lettermust be addressed to each partner. Example
   Name: John Doe Name: Mary Doe Title: Partner & Individual Title: Partner & Individual Company: AZY Cleaners Company: AZY Cleaners Street: 500 Geary Blvd. Street: 500 Geary Blvd. City & Zip: San Francisco CA 94118 City & Zip: San Francisco CA 94118 In the above example, if only one of the partners signs the return receipt, the partnership and the partner who signed the receipt would be deemed served. The other partner as an individual would not have been deemed served. To serve only the partnership and not the partners as individuals; the return receipt mail must be addressed to: one of the partners, the general manager (notthe same as manager), or the designated agent for service of process. The mail must name the person and their title, and the return receipt must be signed by that person and no other. REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SFSCL-003 Rev, Apr-04-2017

Wote: Most partnerships have neither a general manager nor an agent for service of process other than the partnérs themselves. . 4. Defendant isa CORPORATION: Jones Oil Co., Inc. The return receipt mail must be addressed to and the receipt signed by one of the following: president; vice-president; general manager (not the same as manager); secretary or assistant secretary; treasurer or assistant treasurer; or a person authorized by the corporation to receive service of process. Note: The return receipt mail must contain the name and title of the person, and the receipt must be signed by the person it is addressed to and no other. Example Name: Mary Jones Name: John Doe Name: C,T. Corporation Title: President Title: Authorized agent for Title: Authorized agent for Company: Jones Oil Co., Inc. receipt of process for receipt of process for Street: 100 Windfall Way Company: Jones Oil Co., Inc. Company: Jones Oil Co., Inc. City & Zip: San Francisco, CA Street; 600 Montgomery Street Street: 700 So. Flower Street, 94118 City & Zip: Los Angeles, CA Suite 1010 90017 City & Zip: Los Angeles, CA 90017 Note: In the second and third examples the mail is sent to the agent’s address not the address of the defendant. In the third example, if a corporation has authorized a second corporation for receiving service of process, the person at the agent corporation may sign the receipt. REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SFSCL-003 Rev. Apr-04-2017