Please rate California Civil Form Rev. July 1, 2026
Items 1-6 below must be completed (see instructions on page 2 and examples on page 3).
Item 1: you must check one box for the case type that best describes the case; if it fits both a general and a more specific type, check the more specific one.
Causes of action: if the case has multiple causes of action, check the box that best indicates the primary cause of action.
Sanctions: failure to file a cover sheet with the first paper filed in a civil case may subject a party, its counsel, or both to sanctions.
Complex case: if a plaintiff designates a case as complex, the cover sheet must be served with the complaint on all parties to the action.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form CM-010 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 117 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 20 min |
| Edition | Rev July 1, 2026 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| When to file | With the first paper filed in the action or proceeding |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | CM-010, CM010, Form CM010, Civil Case Cover Sheet, California civil cover sheet |
| Official source | Form CM-010 (Rev July 1, 2026), Judicial Council of California |
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