Please rate Form Sc 109 Rev. January 1, 2026
You may also use this form to ask the court for permission to help a plaintiff or defendant who cannot properly present their claim or defense.
Filing: after you fill out this form, file it with the small claims clerk at or before the trial.
Lawyers: if you are a lawyer, you can appear only as authorized by Code of Civil Procedure section 116.530.
Spouse or partner: if you are both listed on this claim and agree that either can appear for the other, you may ask the court to decide that you may appear.
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | SC-109 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 62 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 11 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2026 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Form | Optional Form |
| Where to file | The small claims clerk, at or before the trial |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | SC-109, SC109, SC 109, California SC-109, Authorization to Appear |
| Official source | SC-109 (Rev January 1, 2026), Judicial Council of California |
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