Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing
No hourly billing. No surprise fees. Just clear, upfront document preparation costs.
Every matter is a little different. Most cases fall within the flat-fee prices listed below. Final pricing is confirmed after a short intake so we can confirm required forms, deadlines, and court requirements.
What’s Included in Every Service
What’s Included With Every Document Package
All services include:
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Professional document typing based on the information you provide
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Organizing your forms into a clean, court-ready packet
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Basic filing instructions so you know what to do next
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One round of minor edits within the same scope (if needed)
Court filing fees, notary fees, mailing, copies, and service of process are not included in our prices.
How Pricing & Payment Works
1. Free 10–15 Minute Intake
You share details about your situation so we know which forms you need.
2. Clear, Written Quote
You receive a firm written quote based on the flat-fee services listed below.
3. Invoice & Secure Payment
We send a digital invoice. Payment is required before work begins.
4. Document Preparation Begins
We type your documents, organize your packet, and notify you when ready.
All prices listed are flat-rate document preparation fees. No sales tax is added.
🧾 Divorce & Legal Separation
If you and your spouse agree on the terms — or one party is not responding — but you’re overwhelmed by the paperwork, we can prepare the required divorce documents clearly and correctly based on the information you provide.
Flat-Fee Document Preparation
Uncontested Divorce
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No children & no property — $375
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Children or property — $495
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Children and property — $595
Default / No-Response Divorce Packet
(Includes Request to Enter Default + Judgment prep)
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$495
👨👩👧 Custody, Visitation & Support
If you need to establish, change, or formalize custody, visitation, or support — and don’t know which forms are required — we can prepare the paperwork based on your situation and court requirements.
Child Custody & Visitation (Initial Filing)
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$345
Child Support
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Initial or Modification — $295
Spousal Support
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Initial or Modification — $295
Modification of Existing Court Orders
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$295
➕ Request for Order (Family Law)
If you need to ask the court for a change — such as custody, support, or visitation — and need help preparing a Request for Order, we can organize and prepare the required forms for filing.
Request for Order (RFO) – FL-300 Packet
(Document preparation only)
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$295
📝 Stipulations & Judgment Packages
If both parties already agree on the terms and just need the agreement properly typed and formatted for the court, we can prepare stipulations and judgment documents based on what you provide.
Stipulated Agreement (Typed from your terms)
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$245
Judgment Package (FL-180 + attachments)
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$395
🏠 Evictions Landlords
(Unlawful Detainer –Document Prep Only)
If you need to begin or move forward with an eviction and want the paperwork prepared correctly and on time, we can assist with notices and unlawful detainer documents based on your situation.
Notices
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3-Day Notice (Pay or Quit / Cure or Quit) — $195
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30-Day / 60-Day Notice — $195
Unlawful Detainer Filing Package
(Complaint, Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet)
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$395
Request for Entry of Default + Judgment
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$295
Complete Eviction Packet (Start → Default)
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$645
🏠 Tenant Eviction Response
(Document Preparation Only)
If you are a tenant facing an eviction and need help preparing a written response or declaration for the court but cannot afford an attorney — we can assist with preparing the required documents based on the information you provide.
What We Can Help Prepare
(Document preparation only — no legal advice)
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Tenant Answer to Unlawful Detainer
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Tenant response forms
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Declarations typed and organized using your own words
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Requests for dismissal
(prepared strictly at client direction)
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Proofs of service (prepared only)
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Court-required formatting and organization
Pricing
Tenant Eviction Response Package — $345
Includes:
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Preparation of tenant response forms
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One declaration prepared from client-provided information
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Proper formatting and organization
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One minor revision
Optional Add-Ons (If Needed)
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3-Copy Court-Ready Packet (Court + Other Party + Client) — $35
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Electronic Document Delivery — $25
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Rush Processing (48–72 hours) — $75
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Same-Day Rush (when available) — $125
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Exhibit Assembly & Labeling (up to 25 pages) — $35
⚖️ Important Notice
California Document Prep is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. We do not evaluate legal defenses, recommend legal strategies, or determine what arguments should be made. All documents are prepared based solely on the information provided by the client.
✍️ Name Change
If you’re seeking a legal name or gender change and need help completing the required court forms, we can prepare the paperwork based on the information you provide.
Adult Name Change
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$295
Minor Name Change
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$345
Adult + Minor (Same Case)
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$395
Gender & Name Change (CA Forms)
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$345
🧑⚖️ Probate & Estate
(Document Prep Only)
If you’re handling a loved one’s estate and need help preparing probate or small-estate documents, we can organize and prepare the required paperwork based on your circumstances.
Small Estate Affidavit
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$295
Petition for Probate (Initial Filing Package)
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$495
Letters Testamentary / Administration
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$295
Spousal Property Petition
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$395
📄 Civil & General Court Filings
If you’re representing yourself in a civil or small claims matter and need help preparing court forms, declarations, or responses, we can assist with document preparation based on your instructions.
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Responses / Declarations / Motions (Basic) — $195
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Requests for Dismissal — $145
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Proof of Service (Prepared Only) — $75
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Subpoena (Civil or Small Claims) — $195
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Small Claims Filing or Response — $145
💳 Bankruptcy
(Document Prep Only)
If you’re considering bankruptcy and need help preparing the required forms for filing, we can assist with document preparation based solely on the information you provide.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Packet
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$595
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Packet
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$695
Amended Schedules / Creditor Updates
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$195
📬 Service of Process
(Coordination Only)
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Service of Process Coordination (Standard) — $95
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Rush Service Coordination — $145
📁 Document Review & Cleanup
Document Review & Formatting (Client-Drafted Docs)
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Up to 10 pages — $95
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11–30 pages — $145
🧍♂️ Declarations & Statements
If the court requires a written declaration or statement and you’re unsure how to format it properly, we can type and organize your declaration based on your words.
Declaration / Statement (Client Dictation)
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$145
📄 Court-Required Copies & Printing
Courts typically require one copy for the court, one for service on the other party, and one for the client’s records.
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3-Copy Court-Ready Packet (Court + Other Party + Client)
(Up to 50 total pages) — $35 -
Additional pages (per 25 pages across all copies) — $15
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Additional full copy set (same documents) — $15 per set
Includes:
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Proper formatting and order
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Stapling/binding as required
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Court-ready presentation
📧 Electronic Document Delivery
(Delivery only — not service of process)
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Electronic document delivery (single party) — $25
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Electronic document delivery (multiple parties) — $40
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Secure PDF delivery to email address(es) provided by the client
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Timestamped delivery confirmation
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Copy sent to client for records
📂 Exhibit / Attachment Assembly
Common in custody, evictions, declarations.
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Exhibit Assembly & Labeling (up to 25 pages) — $35
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Additional exhibits (per 25 pages) — $15
Includes:
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Exhibit labeling (Exhibit A, B, C, etc.)
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Clean formatting
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Court-ready order
🕒 Rush Processing
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Rush Service (48–72 hours) — +$75
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Same-Day Rush (when available) — +$125
Rush availability depends on document volume and deadlines.
📬 Service of Process
(Coordination Only)
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Service of Process Coordination (Standard) — $95
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Rush Service Coordination — $145
Service performed by licensed third-party process servers. Fees vary by location.
⚖️ Required Disclosure
Court filing fees, government fees, notary fees, postage, and third-party service fees are separate and not included unless specifically stated in writing. Electronic document delivery is provided at the client’s request. California Document Prep does not provide legal advice or determine whether electronic service is permitted in any specific case.
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