Form SC-107 at a glance
What it is: SC-107 is the Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration, a small claims subpoena for personal appearance and production of documents and things at trial or hearing.
Who signs: The party signs on the line marked (SIGNATURE OF PARTY) on page two.
What to bring and attach to Form SC-107
Before filling out, bring the form to the Small Claims court clerk who must "issue" it.[2]
A filled-in Form SC-107 example: a plaintiff subpoenas a witness to appear
How to fill out Form SC-107, box by box
Court, case number, plaintiff and defendant
Enter the Name and Address of Court and the SMALL CLAIMS CASE NO.
Enter the name, address, and telephone number of each plaintiff and of each defendant, and use See attached sheet for additional plaintiffs and defendants.
The witness and when to appear
Enter the name, address, and telephone number of the witness, if known.
The witness is ordered to appear as a witness in this case at the date, time, and place shown in the box, unless the appearance is excused as indicated in box 4b or the witness makes an agreement with the person named in item 2; enter the Date, Time, Dept., Div., Room and Address.
Questions about the time or date and witness fees
Enter the Name of subpoenaing party and the Telephone number: the person who is to appear contacts this person before the date on which that person is to appear, if there are any questions about the time or date, or to be certain that the presence is required.
The witness is entitled to witness fees and mileage actually traveled both ways, as provided by law, if the witness requests them at the time of service. The witness may request them before the scheduled appearance from the person named in item 2.
Production of documents and things
Complete item 4 only if you want the witness to produce documents and things at the trial or hearing; then item a or b must be checked.
Box 4a: the witness is ordered to appear in person and to produce the records described in the declaration on page two. The personal attendance of the custodian or other qualified witness and the production of the original records are required by this subpoena. The procedure authorized by Evidence Code sections 1560(b), 1561, and 1562 will not be deemed sufficient compliance with this subpoena. Box 4b: the witness is not required to appear in person if the witness produces (i) the records described in the declaration on page two and (ii) a completed declaration of custodian of records in compliance with Evidence Code sections 1560, 1561, 1562, and 1271. (1) Place a copy of the records in an envelope (or other wrapper). Enclose the original declaration of the custodian with the records. Seal the envelope. (2) Attach a copy of this subpoena to the envelope or write on the envelope the case name and number; the witness's name; and the date, time, and place from item 1 in the box above. (3) Place this first envelope in an outer envelope, seal it, and mail it to the clerk of the court at the address in item 1. (4) Mail a copy of the declaration to the attorney or party listed at the top of the form.
If you have been served with this subpoena as a custodian of consumer or employee records under Code of Civil Procedure section 1985.3 or 1985.6 and a motion to quash or an objection has been served, a court order or agreement of the parties, witnesses, and consumer or employee affected must be obtained before you are required to produce consumer or employee records.
Declaration in support: who you are and the documents
The declaration in support of the small claims subpoena: 1. I, the undersigned, declare I am the plaintiff, defendant, judgment creditor, or other (specify) in the action.
For trial or hearing, specify the exact documents or other things to be produced by the witness; the witness has possession or control of them and shall produce them at the time and place specified on the Small Claims Subpoena on the first page of this form.
Good cause, materiality and signing
Enter the reasons good cause exists for the production of the documents or other things described in paragraph 2.
Enter the reasons these documents are material to the issues involved in this case.
Declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that it is true and correct: enter the Date and type or print the name.
Proof of service
I served this Small Claims Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production of Documents and Things at Trial or Hearing and Declaration by personally delivering a copy to the person served as follows: Person served (name), Address where served, Date of delivery and Time of delivery.
Witness fees (check one): (1) were offered or demanded and paid, with the Amount, or (2) were not demanded or paid.
Enter the Fee for service and the date the subpoena was received for service.
Person serving: check one of these. Not a registered California process server. California sheriff, marshal, or constable. Registered California process server. Employee or independent contractor of a registered California process server. Exempt from registration under Business & Professions Code section 22350(b). Registered professional photocopier. Exempt from registration under Business & Professions Code section 22451. Then enter the Name, address, and telephone number and, if applicable, county of registration and number.
The person serving declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that it is true and correct, with the Date and the (SIGNATURE).
For California sheriff, marshal, or constable use only: the sheriff, marshal, or constable certifies that it is true and correct, with the Date and the signature.
Common questions about Form SC-107
Is there a penalty?
Disobedience of this subpoena may be punished as contempt by this court. (checked October 21, 2026)
Sources
[1] Form SC-107 (Rev. January 1, 2000), Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration, Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).
[2] selfhelp.courts.ca.gov, submission_method (selfhelp.courts.ca.gov). Accessed October 20, 2026.
