How to Fill Out Form SC-120A

Form SC-120A at a glance

What it is: Form SC-120A, Other Plaintiffs or Defendants, is attached to Form SC-120, item 1 or 2.

Who signs: By signing you declare under penalty of perjury under California state law that the information on this form and on any attachments to this form is true and correct.

A filled-in Form SC-120A example: two defendants add other parties

Form SC-120A example filled out, example: two defendants add other parties
Dana Reyes and Omar Reyes file Form SC-120A with their Form SC-120. They list 2 other plaintiffs and 2 other defendants; Mailing address is left blank because it matches. The picture shows the completed form, and every value in it is made up. The picture does not show the Yes or No mark for each other defendant; on your own copy, mark one for each.

How to fill out Form SC-120A, box by box

Case Number

Form SC-120A example filled out, case Number

Enter the Case Number.

Other plaintiffs

Form SC-120A example filled out, other plaintiffs

If more than 2 plaintiffs (person, business, or public entity being sued), list their information.

For each other plaintiff, enter the name, the street address, the phone, the city, state and zip, and the mailing address (if different) with its city, state and zip.

Check the box if more than 4 plaintiffs and fill out and attach another Form SC-120A.

Other defendants

Form SC-120A example filled out, other defendants

If more than 2 defendants (person, business, or public entity suing), list their information.

For each other defendant, enter the name, the street address, the phone, the city, state and zip, and the mailing address (if different) with its city, state and zip.

For each other defendant, mark Yes or No if this defendant is doing business under a fictitious name. If yes, attach Form SC-103.

Check the box if more than 4 defendants and fill out and attach another Form SC-120A.

Your name and the Date

Form SC-120A example filled out, your name and the Date

Enter the Date, type or print your name, and sign your name.

More rules for Form SC-120A

Form SC-120A is the Attachment to Defendant's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court.

By signing you understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, you have no right to appeal this claim.

By signing: "I have not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year" (checked November 2, 2026).

Sources

[1] Form SC-120A (Revised January 1, 2007), Other Plaintiffs or Defendants, Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).

Sc 120A Form PDF Details

When navigating the intricacies of small claims court, particularly when the number of participants in a case exceeds a simple one-on-one scenario, the SC-120A form emerges as a critical document, enhancing the foundational SC-120 form. Known officially as the "Attachment to Defendant's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court," this form serves to systematically include additional plaintiffs or defendants beyond the first two initially noted in a case. Its organized structure allows for the clear listing of each extra party’s name, contact information, and address, thus ensuring that all parties are properly identified and informed. For situations involving entities operating under a fictitious name, it further mandates the attachment of Form SC-103, making transparency and accountability key components of its design. An important caveat outlined within the form is the limit imposed on the claimant regarding the frequency and amount claimable within a calendar year in the state of California, underscoring the specialized nature of small claims court as a venue for resolving disputes efficiently. Moreover, the form encapsulates a declaration of truth under penalty of perjury, reminding participants of the legal weights their submissions carry. Updated by the Judicial Council of California as of January 1, 2007, its mandatory usage underlines the state's commitment to structured, accessible justice for every citizen, reaffirming the legal pathway towards dispute resolution in an orderly and equitable manner.

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Form NameSc 120A Form
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?No
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Avg. time to fill out15 sec
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