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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.

First-Time User

If you are using Self-Prep and File for the first time, please watch
Introduction and Navigation Video(link is external)

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.

Getting Started with Self-Prep and File

The following legend applies to the numbers in the cards below:

Number Explanation
1. E-file forms You can e-file the forms for this interview with the San Mateo Superior Court.
2. Print forms You must print out the forms for this interview and file them with the San Mateo Superior Court.
Local form(s) required

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. Access San Mateo Court Local Forms »

Use the cards below to select 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.