{"product_id":"claimkit-core","title":"Core Pack: California Small Claims Filing \u0026 Court Day Toolkit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ckp-lede{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.ckp-trust{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#7A7570;margin:0 0 22px;}\n.ckp-desc h3{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;color:#466B61;font-size:20px;margin:28px 0 10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}\n.ckp-catch{margin:0 0 8px;padding-left:20px;}\n.ckp-catch li{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0 0 12px;}\n.ckp-fold{border:1px solid #e7e3da;border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;}\n.ckp-fold summary{cursor:pointer;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#466B61;padding:13px 16px;list-style-position:inside;}\n.ckp-fold summary::marker{color:#5E8B7E;}\n.ckp-fold-body{padding:2px 16px 14px;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;}\n.ckp-fold-body ul,.ckp-fold-body ol{padding-left:20px;margin:8px 0;}\n.ckp-fold-body li{margin:0 0 10px;}\n.ckm-wrap{background:#EEF4F2;border:1px solid #d5e3de;border-radius:14px;padding:20px 20px 18px;margin:0 0 26px;}\n.ckm-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5E8B7E;background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;}\n.ckm-title{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:19px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;}\n.ckm-sub{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#7A7570;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.ckm-q{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0 0 10px;}\n.ckm-count{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#7A7570;margin:0 0 4px;}\n.ckm-opts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}\n.ckm-opt{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif !important;font-size:14px !important;line-height:1.3 !important;color:#466B61 !important;background:#fff !important;border:1.5px solid #c9dcd5 !important;border-radius:24px !important;padding:9px 15px !important;cursor:pointer !important;text-transform:none !important;letter-spacing:0 !important;min-height:0 !important;width:auto !important;box-shadow:none !important;}\n.ckm-opt:hover{border-color:#5E8B7E !important;background:#f7fbf9 !important;}\n.ckm-result p{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0 0 10px;}\n.ckm-result .ckm-r-cta{font-weight:600;color:#466B61;}\n.ckm-restart{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif !important;font-size:13px !important;color:#7A7570 !important;background:transparent !important;border:none !important;padding:2px 0 !important;cursor:pointer !important;text-decoration:underline !important;box-shadow:none !important;width:auto !important;min-height:0 !important;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ckp-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ckp-lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile it right the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every CA small claims form you'll need, in the order the court expects, with a check at each step so nothing gets bounced back. You're doing this yourself, but you won't be guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ckp-trust\"\u003eInstant download. 63 editable documents. Free updates for life. And if it doesn't make your next step clear, there's a 7-day full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ckm-wrap\" id=\"ckm\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ckm-eyebrow\"\u003eFree check\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"ckm-title\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eSee what your case needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ckm-sub\"\u003eThree questions, about 30 seconds, no email needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-step\" data-step=\"1\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-count\"\u003e1 of 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-q\"\u003eWhat's your case about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-opts\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"topic\" data-v=\"deposit\"\u003eSecurity deposit\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"topic\" data-v=\"contractor\"\u003eContractor or repair work\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"topic\" data-v=\"owed\"\u003eMoney owed to me\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"topic\" data-v=\"other\"\u003eSomething else\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-step\" data-step=\"2\" hidden\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-count\"\u003e2 of 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-q\"\u003eHow much are you asking for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-opts\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"amount\" data-v=\"a\"\u003eUp to $1,500\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"amount\" data-v=\"b\"\u003e$1,500 to $5,000\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"amount\" data-v=\"c\"\u003e$5,000 to $12,500\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"amount\" data-v=\"d\"\u003eMore than $12,500\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-step\" data-step=\"3\" hidden\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-count\"\u003e3 of 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-q\"\u003eWhere are you right now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-opts\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"stage\" data-v=\"demand\"\u003eHaven't sent a demand letter yet\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"stage\" data-v=\"ignored\"\u003eSent it, got ignored\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"stage\" data-v=\"ready\"\u003eReady to file\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"stage\" data-v=\"filed\"\u003eAlready filed, court date coming\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-result\" hidden\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-fee\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-stage\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-watch\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-cta\"\u003eCore walks you through every one of these in order, with a check at each step. And if it doesn't make your next step clear, there's a 7-day full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-restart\"\u003eStart over\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Core makes sure of\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;\"\u003eA small claims case rarely falls apart because the story was weak. It falls apart on a missed step, and these are the steps Core checks with you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ckp-catch\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe defendant's legal name.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sue a business under the wrong name and you can win a judgment you can't collect. Core walks you through finding the exact name, and the SC-103 covers businesses that operate under a different one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right courthouse.\u003c\/strong\u003e File in the wrong county and the court can dismiss or transfer your case, which costs you weeks. The kit shows you how to confirm the venue before you pay the filing fee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService, done so it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can't hand the papers over yourself, and the court needs proof on the SC-104 before your hearing. Core gives you the who, the how, and the deadline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe amount you ask for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Judges award what you can show, so the damages worksheet turns your receipts and estimates into an itemized number instead of a round guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourt day itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your evidence lands in the order the judge wants it, and the word-for-word script means you know what to say first and what's coming next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;\"\u003e63 ready-to-use documents in four phases, from the demand letter that often settles it, through filing and serving, to the script you'll use in front of the judge. It's organized as a system, so at every point you know the next step and the check that goes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eSee the full phase breakdown\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 1: Pre-court resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 docs). Demand letters, negotiation scripts, settlement templates, and a worksheet for deciding whether to file at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 2: Case preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e (15 docs). Evidence checklist, exhibit binder workflow, damages worksheets, what the judge looks for first, and the \u003cem\u003eUsing AI Safely\u003c\/em\u003e reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case with a made-up citation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 3: Filing and court\u003c\/strong\u003e (18 docs). How to file, the FW-001 fee waiver, serving the defendant, the court day quick reference, and the full court script.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 docs). \"Stay Calm Before Court\" and \"When You Feel Like Giving Up,\" for when it gets hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlus 14 setup and reference docs (FAQs, official forms, legal terms, and the 2026 AI policy notes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow it works after checkout\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy and download.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit lands in your email and your account right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the system.\u003c\/strong\u003e The documents are numbered in the order you'll need them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the templates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Demand letter, evidence index, damages worksheet, each one editable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk in ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Court day checklist and a word-for-word script.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWorks on phone, laptop, or tablet. No subscription, and updates are free for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWho Core is for\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou're filing in CA small claims. Security deposit, contractor work, an unpaid invoice, a fender bender, a broken agreement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want the whole path from now through court day, not a stack of blank templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou'd rather check each step than wonder if you missed one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuilt by one person who's been through CA small claims herself, not a law firm and not a chatbot. Every legal term gets explained the moment it shows up, and the hard parts get acknowledged instead of glossed over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed collection too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;\"\u003eIf you want post-judgment collection bundled in from the start, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/claimkit-complete\"\u003eComplete ($179)\u003c\/a\u003e. And after you win, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/claimkit-collections\"\u003eCollections add-on ($49)\u003c\/a\u003e picks up exactly where Core ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat's included in the $99 Core kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore has 63 documents covering everything from pre-court resolution through your court day verdict: SC-100 filing, the demand letter library, an evidence prep workbook, serving instructions, your court day prep sheet, and a word-for-word court script. Plus the 2026 Using AI Safely reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case with a hallucinated citation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow does Core compare to the $179 Complete kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore covers you from negotiation through your court verdict. Complete adds Phase 4: post-judgment collection (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy, property lien templates). If you suspect the defendant won't pay even after losing in court, Complete is worth the $80 more. If you think collection won't be a fight, Core is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I add Collections to Core after I win my case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Collections add-on is a standalone $49 kit with the same post-judgment recovery content that's bundled into Complete (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy EJ-130, property lien EJ-001, settlement scripts). If you'd rather pay for collection only if the defendant doesn't pay you voluntarily, Core plus Collections is the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a lawyer for California small claims court?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. California small claims is built for self-representation. Attorneys can't appear at trial in CA small claims at all. Core gives you the structure to handle each step yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eAre there any hidden fees?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. $99 is the full price. No subscription, no recurring charges. You buy it once, download it, and own it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill I have to pay court fees on top of the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but they're paid to the court, not to ClaimKit. CA small claims filing fees range from $30 to $75 depending on the claim amount. The kit explains exactly what to expect. If you qualify based on income, FW-001 lets you request a fee waiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs there a money-back guarantee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 7-day refund, no questions asked. Email support@claimkithelp.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow is the kit delivered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant PDF download. Email and customer account. Works on phone, laptop, or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat if California court rules change after I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree updates for life. Form revisions, fee changes, rule shifts all land in your account at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eAre the forms current with California court requirements?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every Judicial Council form (SC-100, SC-104, FW-001, and others) in the kit is the current version, sourced from CA Courts and updated whenever the official version changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs ClaimKit Help giving me legal advice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. ClaimKit Help is a step-by-step DIY guide. It's not legal advice and we're not a law firm. 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