Nationwide document preparation

Prepare Small Claims Documents for Your State

Answer a few questions. We prepare small claims documents, a demand letter, claim summary, filing instructions, and optional court-prep materials for your state.

Simple intake. Completed documents. No hourly lawyer fees.

Common small claims cases

Security deposit not returned
Contractor did not finish the work
Customer did not pay an invoice
Someone owes you money

Launching nationwide with worksheet support for all 50 states plus DC, and official-form support as jurisdictions are verified.

How it works

Five simple steps to prepare your case

No legal maze. Just plain-English questions and document preparation tailored to your selected state and court location.

1

Choose your location

Start with your state, county, city, and court if you know it.

2

Answer simple questions

Tell us the parties, amount, dispute type, dates, and what happened.

3

We prepare your documents

We prepare the available form or filing worksheet, claim summary, and instructions for your state.

4

You file with the court

Use the instructions to review, sign, file with the court, and pay court fees directly.

5

Get ready for court

Add an optional Court Preparation Packet for evidence, timeline, script, and hearing checklist.

Who this is for

This can help if you need to prepare a small claims case

SmallClaims is designed for everyday disputes where you need clearer paperwork and better-organized proof.

Someone owes you money

Start a clearer claim when a person or business has not paid what they owe.

Your landlord kept your security deposit

Organize your lease, messages, move-out photos, and refund requests.

A contractor did poor or unfinished work

Explain what was promised, what went wrong, and what you paid.

A customer did not pay an invoice

Turn your invoice, agreement, and payment reminders into prepared documents.

Someone damaged your property

Collect photos, estimates, receipts, and a simple damages summary.

You need to organize proof for court

Upload screenshots, contracts, emails, photos, and receipts for your case.

What you get

Prepared documents without the legal jargon

The goal is simple: prepare the best available document set for your location, including worksheets when official forms are not yet verified.

Available small claims form or filing worksheet
Clear claim summary from your answers
Demand letter option
Filing instructions
Court location or court locator guidance
Court fee estimate, paid directly to the court
Next-step checklist
Optional Court Preparation Packet

Pricing

Get Your Small Claims Documents

$99

Guided intake
Available form or filing worksheet
Claim summary
Filing instructions
Court filing fee estimate

Optional Court Preparation Packet may be available after payment. Court fees are separate and paid directly to the court.

Trust and control

Self-help support for small claims nationwide

You stay in control of your case. We help prepare and organize your materials so the next steps feel clearer.

Built for all 50 states plus DC
Secure document upload
Document preparation
Plain-English instructions
No hourly attorney fees
You stay in control of your case

SmallClaims is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide self-help document preparation and court-preparation tools. You are responsible for reviewing your documents, filing them with the court, paying court fees, and attending your hearing.

FAQ

Questions before you start