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Self-Prep and File
Welcome to Self-Prep and File!
Self-Prep and File is a free service to help you fill out your court forms. It guides you through an interview process for your case type. It will ask you questions for you to answer. In the end, your court forms will be filled out properly.
If you are using Self-Prep and File for the first time, please watch this introduction and navigation video.
Filing Your Court Forms
Once your forms are complete, you can print them out and file them with the San Mateo Superior Court. For some case types, you can electronically file (e-file) the completed forms with the court. Keep in mind there may be fees for e-filing.
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You can e-file the forms for this interview with the San Mateo Superior Court. |
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You must print out the forms for this interview and file them with the San Mateo Superior Court. |
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The forms for this interview require other San Mateo Superior Court local forms. You must also complete the local forms to file these forms with the San Mateo Superior Court. Click to access San Mateo Court Local Forms » |
Getting Started with Self-Prep and File
Use the buttons below click on the interview that matches your case type. (Note that all links will take you to Tyler Technologies' Odyssey Guide & File (OGF) website. This is the vendor that provides the Self-Prep and File service to San Mateo Superior Court and other California Superior Courts.)
For the best user experience, open the links using the Google Chrome browser.
Click if you are a returning Guide & File user with an account: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/Account/Login
Small Claims
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Small_ClaimsThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Divorce, Legal Separation or Nullity
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Divorce_Legal_Separation_or_Nullity_Triage_InterviewThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview require additional San Mateo Superior Court only forms in order to file these forms with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Request for Order (Family Law)
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Request_For_OrderThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Restraining Orders
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Restraining_Order_TriageThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview require additional San Mateo Superior Court only forms in order to file these forms with the San Mateo Superior Court.
For domestic violence, elder or dependent Adult, or civil harassment.
Gun Violence Restraining Order
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Petition_for_Gun_Violence_Restraining_OrderThe forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Petition for Appointment of Guardian
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Petition_for_Appointment_of_GuardianThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview require additional San Mateo Superior Court only forms in order to file these forms with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Eviction / Unlawful Detainer (Answer)
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Eviction_Unlawful_Detainer_AnswerThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Eviction / Unlawful Detainer (Complaint)
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=EvictionUnlawful_Detainer_ComplaintThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Income_and_Expense_DeclarationThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Petition to Establish Parentage or Custody and Support
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Petition_to_Establish_Parentage_or_Custody_and_SupportThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview require additional San Mateo Superior Court only forms in order to file these forms with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law)
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Proof_of_Service_Of_SummonsThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Requesting a Limited Conservatorship
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=ConservatorshipsThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview require additional San Mateo Superior Court only forms in order to file these forms with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Notice of Change of Address or Other Contact Information
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Notice_of_Change_of_Address_or_Other_Contact_InformationThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Petition for Change of Name for an Adult
: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Petition_for_Change_of_NameThe forms for this interview may be e-filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.
The forms for this interview may be printed and filed with the San Mateo Superior Court.