You must complete and submit the Certification form before you can collect any money owed. A prove up hearing is essentially a trial where you prove your side of the case in the absence of the other party.If you or the other side want to ask the court to do something in a case, you must ask in written court papers called a Motion or an Order to Show Cause. The first step is to file a request for entry of default, which it sounds like you did. Once the court accepts that document, you have to prove up your damages. Access the forms and information you need to file or respond to a small claims case. You have to make a motion to the court that granted the judgment and prove three things: You have an excuse for the default. These forms are provided as a courtesy, and may be used for any lawful purpose. These forms were developed for use in Wayne Superior Court No. 3. (2) Prove-Up Hearing.