See How It Works
Start with a demand letter. Continue to document preparation if needed.
SmallClaims helps self-represented people move from a written demand to organized small claims document preparation when a dispute is not resolved.
Step 1
Tell us where the case belongs
Choose the state, county, city, and court if you know it, then add the dispute details.
Step 2
Send the demand letter first
If you have not sent a written demand, we prepare a demand letter and can mail it to the other party after checkout.
Step 3
Continue to document preparation
If the dispute is not resolved, your case details carry forward into small claims document preparation for your state.
What the PDF includes
A packet organized around what judges and clerks usually need to understand first
Your final packet is meant to help you explain what happened, show what you are asking for, and keep your proof easy to find.
- Clear case summary in plain English
- Timeline of events from the facts you provide
- Damages table for amounts paid, lost, or still owed
- Evidence index with exhibit-style labels
- Missing evidence checklist
- Court-day script and preparation notes
You stay in control
You provide the facts, review your information, and decide what to file with your local court.
No legal advice
We organize information. We do not tell you whether to sue, predict outcomes, or represent you.
Built from your materials
The packet is based on the story, amounts, parties, and evidence you provide. We do not invent facts.
Ready to see your recommended next step?
Start the application, answer a few plain-language questions, and see the recommended path for your case.
Start My ClaimSmallClaims is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide self-help document preparation and court-preparation tools based on the information you provide.