How to ask to cancel the judge's decision. Fill out the Notice.You need to ask for a default within 10 days of the defendant missing their deadline to respond. Defaults and default judgments are separate steps. How do I file the motion? Fill out a Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration (Form SC135). • Review a sample completed Form SC-135 here. Court forms are available at California Courts – Forms. Select "Small Claims" from the pull down menu. With our PDF editor, you can fill out the Motion To Set Aside Default Judgment Los Angeles California Form on the spot.