ClaimKit Help

Which ClaimKit Help kit do you need? Compare Starter, Core, Complete, and Collections

California small claims runs in a straight line, from your first filing all the way to getting paid. Pick the kit that covers your part of that path and you're set. If you're starting a case, most people want Complete, because it covers the whole thing. The 30-second guide below sorts it if you're not sure.

ClaimKit Help Starter Pack, $49, 20 documents ClaimKit Help Core Pack, $99, 63 documents ClaimKit Help Complete Pack, $179, 74 documents ClaimKit Help Collections Add-On, $49
File your claim› Serve the other side› Get ready for court› Win your case› Collect your money
Starter
"I want to settle this before it goes to court."
$49 one time
  • 20 documents
  • Demand letter templates
  • Negotiation scripts
  • Settlement offer templates
  • File or keep negotiating decision guide
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Core
"I'm filing and want to be ready for the hearing."
$99 one time
  • 63 documents (everything in Starter, plus)
  • SC-100 plaintiff's claim walkthrough
  • Serving the defendant (SC-104)
  • Evidence prep workbook
  • Court day script (word-for-word)
  • Using AI Safely 2026 reference
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Complete
"I'm starting a case and want it covered start to finish."
$179 one time
  • 74 documents (everything in Core, plus)
  • Wage garnishment (WG-001)
  • Bank levy (EJ-130)
  • Property lien (EJ-001)
  • Debtor exam script and asset-discovery guide
  • Post-judgment settlement and case log
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Collections
"I already won and they still aren't paying."
$49 add-on
  • Post-judgment recovery, standalone
  • Wage garnishment (WG-001, WG-002)
  • Bank levy (EJ-130, EJ-152)
  • Property lien (EJ-001)
  • Settlement scripts (SC-133)
  • For people who already won
See Collections

Not sure which one?

If you're at the beginning of a case, Complete is the simplest call. You can't fully know yet whether the other side will pay, whether you'll need to garnish wages, or whether things get tricky at the hearing. Complete means you're ready for all of it, and you never have to stop and buy the next piece in the middle of your case. If your hearing is already behind you and you won, you don't need the earlier steps, so the Collections add-on is your kit.

The 30-second decision guide

Starter
You haven't filed yet, the other side might still pay if you ask the right way, and you want to try settling before you spend any time on court forms. Starter gives you the demand letter, the negotiation scripts, and the framework to decide when to keep talking versus file.
Core
You've decided to file (or you tried negotiating and it didn't work). You want one resource that takes you from filing the SC-100 through serving the defendant, building evidence, and walking into court knowing exactly what to say.
Complete
You're starting a case and want it covered start to finish. Complete is the only kit that covers the whole path: filing, the hearing, and collecting your money if the other side doesn't pay. The WG-001 wage garnishment, bank levy, property lien, and the two insider field guides (the debtor exam script and asset discovery) are bundled in. Most California small claims winners never collect because nobody walked them through these steps. If you can't yet say your case will be simple, this is the safe pick.
Collections
You already won your case (with us, on your own, or with another service) and the defendant isn't paying. Collections is the standalone post-judgment kit: WG-001 wage garnishment, EJ-130 bank levy, EJ-001 property lien, SC-133 settlement. Skip Collections if you already bought Complete, since it's already in there.

What's in each kit

FeatureStarter $49Core $99Complete $179Collections $49
Total documents20637412
Demand letter templates✓✓✓·
Negotiation and settlement scripts✓✓✓·
File-or-negotiate decision guide✓✓✓·
SC-100 plaintiff's claim walkthrough·✓✓·
Serving the defendant (SC-104)·✓✓·
Fee waiver (FW-001) walkthrough·✓✓·
Evidence prep workbook·✓✓·
Court day prep sheet·✓✓·
Word-for-word court day script·✓✓·
Using AI Safely 2026 reference·✓✓·
Wage garnishment (WG-001, WG-002)··✓✓
Bank levy (EJ-130, EJ-152)··✓✓
Property lien (EJ-001)··✓✓
Post-judgment settlement scripts (SC-133)··✓✓
Debtor exam script··✓✓
Where the Money Hides asset-discovery guide··✓✓
Case timeline log··✓✓
Instant PDF download✓✓✓✓
Lifetime updates✓✓✓✓
7-day money-back guarantee✓✓✓✓

Is $179 worth it?

Keep the price in proportion. Most people in small claims are working to recover a deposit, an unpaid invoice, or a job that went wrong, often anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Complete is $179, one time, with no subscription and free updates for life. Set against what you're trying to get back, the full kit is a small cost to know exactly what to do at every step.

How ClaimKit Help compares to the alternatives

The two real alternatives most California small claims plaintiffs consider are hiring an attorney or using a paid online service like JusticeDirect. Attorneys can't even represent you at trial in CA small claims (it's a self-representation court by rule), and they typically charge $200 to $400 per hour to help you prep. JusticeDirect-style services start around $650. ClaimKit Help is built for the people the rules of small claims were designed for: the person handling their own case, who wants the structure without the lawyer markup.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Starter and Core?

Starter is built for the pre-court phase: demand letters, negotiation scripts, decision tools. Core is everything in Starter plus the full filing-through-verdict path: SC-100 plaintiff's claim, SC-104 proof of service, evidence binder workflow, and the court day script. If you've decided to file, Core is the right call.

What's the difference between Core and Complete?

Core covers you from negotiation through your court verdict. Complete adds the whole collection side: the WG-001 wage garnishment form, bank levy guidance, property lien templates, post-judgment settlement scripts, a case timeline log, and the two insider field guides (the debtor exam script and the Where the Money Hides asset-discovery guide). If you're starting a case and want it covered start to finish, Complete is the one.

What's the Collections add-on, and how is it different from Complete?

Collections is a standalone $49 kit with the post-judgment recovery set (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy EJ-130, property lien EJ-001, settlement SC-133) plus the two insider field guides. It's built for people who already won their case, whether they filed with ClaimKit Help, on their own, or with another service. Complete already includes everything in Collections plus the pre-filing and filing kits, so there's no reason to buy both. Pick Collections if you already have a judgment in hand.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. If you start with Starter and decide you need Core or Complete, email support@claimkithelp.com within 30 days and your Starter price counts toward the upgrade. Same path from Core to Complete. Collections is sold standalone at $49 either way.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Each price is the full price. No subscription, no recurring charges, no upsells at checkout. You buy the kit, you download it, you own it. Note that California small claims filing fees ($30 to $75 depending on the claim amount) and post-judgment filing fees (wage garnishment around $30, bank levy around $40) are paid to the court, not to ClaimKit. The FW-001 fee waiver is available if you qualify based on income.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. 7-day refund on every kit, no questions asked. Email support@claimkithelp.com.

Do I need a lawyer for California small claims court?

No. California small claims is built for self-representation by rule. Attorneys can't even appear at trial on your behalf in CA small claims. Every kit gives you the structure to handle each step yourself.