Forms
NOTE: All California trial courts use the same basic set of forms, and each court in the different districts of the Court of Appeal use the same basic set of forms. But some courts have special, local forms, too. To see if you will need any special, local forms, contact your court clerk or check your court's website. The forms may be posted on their site. If not, the site will list the address and phone number of your local courthouse.
Forms for appeals in limited civil cases
| Forn Name | Information Sheet | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Information on Appeal Procedures for Limited Civil Cases | Form APP-101-INFO | |
| Notice of Appeal/Cross-Appeal (Limited Civil Case) | APP-102 | |
| Notice Designating Record on Appeal (Limited Civil Case) | APP-103 | |
| Proposed Statement on Appeal (Limited Civil Case) | APP-104 | |
| Abandonment of Appeal (Limited Civil Case) | APP-106 | |
| Proof of Service (Appellate Division) | APP-109 | |
| What Is Proof of Service? | APP-109-INFO | |
| Respondent's Notice Designating Record on Appeal (Limited Civil Case) | APP-110 |
Forms for appeals in unlimited civil cases
| Form Name | Information Sheet | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Information on Appeal Procedures for Unlimited Civil Cases | APP-001 | |
| Notice of Appeal/Cross-Appeal (Unlimited Civil Case) | APP-002 | |
| Appellant’s Notice Designating Record on Appeal (Unlimited Civil Case) | APP-003 | |
| Civil Case Information Statement (Appellate) | APP-004 | |
| Information Sheet for Proof of Service (Court of Appeal) | APP-009-INFO | |
| Proof of Service (Court of Appeal) | APP-009 | |
| Abandonment of Appeal (Unlimited Civil Case) | APP-005 | |
| Application for Extension of Time to File Brief (Civil Case) | APP-006 | |
| Request for Dismissal of Appeal (Civil Case) | APP-007 |
Fee waiver forms for appeals cases
| Form Name | Instruction Sheet | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Information Sheet on Waiver of Appellate Court Fees | APP-015 / FW-015-INFO |
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| Request to Waive Court Fees | Instructions for Form FW-001 | FW-001 |
| Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court) | Instructions for Form FW-003 | FW-003 |
| Order on Court Fee Waiver (Court of Appeal or Supreme Court) | FW-016 |
Fee waiver forms you may need later on in your case To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the tablse below.
| Form Name | Instruction Sheet | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Waiver of Additional Court Fees and Costs | Instructions for Form FW-002 | FW-002 |
| Request for Hearing About Court Fee Waiver Order (Superior Court) | Instructions for Form FW-006 | FW-006 |
| Order on Court Fee Waiver After Hearing (Superior Court) | Instructions for Form FW-008 | FW-008 |
| Notice to Court of Improved Financial Situation or Settlement | Instructions for Form FW-010 | FW-010 |
| Notice to Appear for Reconsideration of Fee Waiver | FW-011 |