Core Pack: California Small Claims Filing & Court Day Toolkit

Name: Core Pack: California Small Claims Filing & Court Day Toolkit
Brand: ClaimKit Help
SKU: CK-CORE
Price: 99.00 USD
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Digital download. No physical shipping. Educational use only. Not legal advice. Purchase grants a personal-use license (not ownership).

File it right the first time. 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.

Instant 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.

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What's your case about?

What Core makes sure of

A 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:

The defendant's legal name. 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.
The right courthouse. 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.
Service, done so it counts. 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.
The amount you ask for. Judges award what you can show, so the damages worksheet turns your receipts and estimates into an itemized number instead of a round guess.
Court day itself. 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.

What's inside

63 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.

See the full phase breakdown

Phase 1: Pre-court resolution (8 docs). Demand letters, negotiation scripts, settlement templates, and a worksheet for deciding whether to file at all.
Phase 2: Case preparation (15 docs). Evidence checklist, exhibit binder workflow, damages worksheets, what the judge looks for first, and the Using AI Safely reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case with a made-up citation.
Phase 3: Filing and court (18 docs). How to file, the FW-001 fee waiver, serving the defendant, the court day quick reference, and the full court script.
Bonus (8 docs). "Stay Calm Before Court" and "When You Feel Like Giving Up," for when it gets hard.

Plus 14 setup and reference docs (FAQs, official forms, legal terms, and the 2026 AI policy notes).

How it works after checkout

Buy and download. The kit lands in your email and your account right away.
Follow the system. The documents are numbered in the order you'll need them.
Use the templates. Demand letter, evidence index, damages worksheet, each one editable.
Walk in ready. Court day checklist and a word-for-word script.

Works on phone, laptop, or tablet. No subscription, and updates are free for life.

Who Core is for

You're filing in CA small claims. Security deposit, contractor work, an unpaid invoice, a fender bender, a broken agreement.
You want the whole path from now through court day, not a stack of blank templates.
You'd rather check each step than wonder if you missed one.

Built 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.

Need collection too?

If you want post-judgment collection bundled in from the start, see Complete ($179). And after you win, the Collections add-on ($49) picks up exactly where Core ends.

Frequently asked questions

What's included in the $99 Core kit?

Core 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.

How does Core compare to the $179 Complete kit?

Core 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.

Can I add Collections to Core after I win my case?

Yes. 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.

Do I need a lawyer for California small claims court?

No. 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.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. $99 is the full price. No subscription, no recurring charges. You buy it once, download it, and own it.

Will I have to pay court fees on top of the kit?

Yes, 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.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. 7-day refund, no questions asked. Email support@claimkithelp.com.

How is the kit delivered?

Instant PDF download. Email and customer account. Works on phone, laptop, or tablet.

What if California court rules change after I buy?

Free updates for life. Form revisions, fee changes, rule shifts all land in your account at no charge.

Are the forms current with California court requirements?

Yes. 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.

Is ClaimKit Help giving me legal advice?

No. ClaimKit Help is a step-by-step DIY guide. It's not legal advice and we're not a law firm. We're built for the part of the legal system where self-representation is the default (and in CA small claims, it's the rule).

ClaimKit Help is an educational guide, not legal advice. We are not a law firm, and using these documents does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Digital delivery

Instant digital download after purchase.

You’ll receive access on the order confirmation page and by email. No physical item will be shipped. Save the files to your computer or drive and print what you need for your own use.

For access issues, email support@claimkithelp.com.

Refund policy

Because this is a digital product delivered instantly, all sales are final except where required by law. If you have trouble accessing your files, email support@claimkithelp.com and we’ll help.

License terms

Your purchase includes a personal, single-user, non-transferable license to use these materials for your own case(s). You may not share, resell, distribute, reproduce, or post the materials online.