Small Claims Instruction Sheet

San Francisco Superior Court · All Local Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form provides step-by-step instructions to help someone file a small claims case in San Francisco Superior Court, explaining what documents are needed and how to complete the process. Someone who wants to sue another person or business for a small amount of money (up to the court's limit) without hiring a lawyer would use this form to understand how to proceed.