To the clerk: the request is for Entry of Default, Clerk's Judgment or Court Judgment.
Court judgment: testimony required; apply to the clerk for a hearing date, unless the court will enter a judgment on an affidavit.
Nonmilitary status: a declaration of nonmilitary status is required for a judgment.
Military: a defendant in the military service, or whose military status is unknown, is entitled to certain rights and protections before default judgment can be entered.
Memorandum of costs: required if money judgment requested.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form CIV-100 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 199 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 34 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2023 |
| Who signs | The plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | CIV-100, CIV100, CIV 100, Form CIV-100, California CIV-100, Request for Entry of Default |
| Official source | Form CIV-100 (Rev January 1, 2023), Judicial Council of California |
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