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The Sacramento County forms you need
Sacramento County requires 3 forms to open a small claims case:
- SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court
- SC-104 Proof of Service
- SC-140 Notice of Appeal (Small Claims)
We keep the current Sacramento County versions. The forms are not the hard part — filling them out is. The claim has to describe what happened in the language the court expects, and that is where most first-time filers get sent home to try again.
- Claim limit
- $12,500
- Filing fee
- $30–$75
- Court
- Small Claims Court
- File online
- Yes
Where to file these forms
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento — Small Claims Division (Carol Miller Justice Center)
301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826
916-875-7746
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday (closed Fridays and court holidays)
- In person at the Carol Miller Justice Center (document drop boxes available)
- Electronically through a court-approved Electronic Filing Service Provider
Common questions
What forms do I need for small claims in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County requires: SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court; SC-104 Proof of Service; SC-140 Notice of Appeal (Small Claims). File them at Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento — Small Claims Division (Carol Miller Justice Center).
Where do I file small claims forms in Sacramento County?
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento — Small Claims Division (Carol Miller Justice Center), 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento. You may also be able to file online.
How much does it cost to file in Sacramento County?
The filing fee is $30–$75, plus $15 per defendant for service. Fees change — confirm the current amount with the clerk at 916-875-7746 before you file.
The Sacramento County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Your Sacramento County filing forms, completed with your claim in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento — Small Claims Division (Carol Miller Justice Center)'s address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Answer a few questions first. See your claim written out before you pay anything.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-24 · Sourced from saccourt.ca.gov (Small Claims Division, Fee Schedule/Master Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 1/1/2026, Small Claims E-Filing, Advisory Clinic for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer, Court Locations/Facility Directory), courts.ca.gov (statewide SC-100/SC-104/SC-140 Judicial Council forms), leginfo.legislature.ca.gov (CCP 116.220/116.221/116.230/116.232/116.745/116.760) and Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 116.110-116.950 (The Small Claims Act). See how we verify.