Fill out the caption - the name, address, phone number, court's address, parties, and case number at the top of the form. Basic information about how to file papers in court, where to file, who can file, and how to pay filing fees.Court forms are available at California Courts – Forms. Select "Small Claims" from the pull-down menu. Select "Small Claims" from the pull down menu. This guide is designed to help you fill out the forms yourself. It is not intended to provide legal advice or strategy as to how to complete the case. Judicial Council Forms provide you with an easy "check-the-box" format and are available for many civil, family law and criminal cases. This guide is designed to help you fill out the forms yourself. It is not intended to provide legal advice or strategy as to how to complete the case.