Fill out the following form. You are the "Plaintiff.Be careful to use the form that fits your case and the type of pleading you want to file. Here are the basic steps: 1. Fill out an answer and appearance form. 2. Complaint, you, or your attorney, must file a written Answer to the Verified Complaint and proof of service within thirtyfive. In many jurisdictions, a complaint does not need to be verified unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise. Even if the plaintiff were to file a verified complaint, the defendant in this type of case does not have to file a verified answer. A verified complaint does not require an affidavit or notarization. It does require a declaration under penalty of perjury.