Eviction Documents Los Angeles | $500 Flat

You may not have to pay the court’s filing fee.

California waives court filing fees for people below certain income levels — and that fee is often larger than our price. We prepare fee-waiver applications, and we will tell you in about five minutes whether you are likely to qualify.

And flat fee means flat fee. If the court sends a document back, we revise it and resubmit it at no additional cost to you. No hourly billing. No revision fees. No second invoice.

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Fast, Affordable Eviction Document Preparation in Los Angeles

If you're a landlord dealing with a non-paying or problem tenant, every day counts. Our Los Angeles eviction paralegals prepare and file all the documents needed to move your unlawful detainer (eviction) case forward quickly and correctly — for a flat $500 plus server and court filing fees.

With more than 22 years of eviction experience across Los Angeles County Superior Courts, we know exactly which notices to serve and when to file so your case doesn't get delayed by technical errors.

What's Included in Our Flat-Fee Eviction Service

Preparation of the initial eviction notices (3-Day, 30-Day, 60-Day, or 90-Day)
Service by our California Registered Process Server
Uploading notices and the LAHD Cover Sheet online within 3 business days
Preparation and filing of the Unlawful Detainer complaint
Service of the complaint on your tenant
Recording your default or requesting a trial date based on the tenant's response
Automatic weekly case updates

One Price. Flat-Fee Pricing.

As Legal Document Assistant and Certified Paralegal (Cal. Bus. and Prof. Code Section 6450)s, we don't carry an attorney's hourly overhead — so every eviction case is billed at one flat, published rate, whether you're the landlord filing or the tenant responding.

For Landlords

$500 flat Notice, Unlawful Detainer complaint, and e-filing — one flat fee

Covers notice preparation through filing the Unlawful Detainer complaint
Process server (≈$75–$150) and court filing fee ($240–$450) billed separately, at cost
Notice prepared & filed within 72 hours at no rush charge

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For Tenants

$400 flat fee covers whichever response document applies

One flat fee covers an Answer, Motion to Quash Service of Summons, Demurrer, or Motion to Transfer Venue to Federal Court — no hourly billing, no extra charge for a different document type
As a Legal Document Assistant we can't advise you on which response applies to your situation, but we'll prepare whichever one you direct us to
You may qualify to waive the court's $240 filing fee, and we'll help you apply

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Backed by 22 years of experience: an established network of process servers, efficient e-filing with LA County courts, an attorney referral the moment you need one, and weekly case-status calls so you always know what's been filed and when your hearings are set.

The Los Angeles Eviction Process

Issue the Notice

Serve the tenant with the correct notice — 3-Day Pay or Quit, 3-Day Cure or Quit, or a 30/60-Day Notice — through a California registered process server.

Upload Notice & Cover Sheet

Within 3 business days of service, the Initial Eviction Notice and LAHD/HCIDLA Cover Sheet are uploaded as required.

File the Unlawful Detainer Complaint

The Complaint, Summons, and supporting declarations are prepared and filed with LA Superior Court.

Court filing fee applies

Serve the Tenant

The tenant is served with the Complaint and Summons and has 10 court days to file a response.

Tenant Response

More than 95% of tenants file an Answer, moving the case toward a trial date. Some cases call for a Motion to Quash Service of Summons, a Demurrer, or a Motion to Transfer Venue to Federal Court instead — we prepare whichever response applies, all under the same $400 flat fee. If no response is filed, a default is recorded immediately.

Judgment & Writ of Possession

After winning the case, the Judgment and Writ of Possession are filed, along with the Sheriff's Instructions.

Sheriff's Notice & Lockout

The Sheriff posts a Notice to Vacate (about 2 weeks), then completes the lockout roughly one week later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an eviction cost in Los Angeles?

Our eviction document preparation is $500 flat plus the server fee and court filing fees. Tenants responding to a case are $400 flat, which covers whichever response applies — Answer, Motion to Quash Service of Summons, Demurrer, or Motion to Transfer Venue to Federal Court. A fee-waiver may apply in certain cases. This is significantly less than attorney fees, which often start at $1,000 or more.

How long does an eviction take in LA County?

Depending on the tenant's response, we can have your tenant evicted within about 2 months from when the Unlawful Detainer complaint is served. Some cases move faster; others take longer if the tenant files motions to delay.

What if my tenant fights the eviction?

More than 95% of tenants file an Answer. If they file motions such as a Demurrer, Motion to Quash, or Motion to Stay, we can promptly prepare responses to keep your case moving.

Do you serve the eviction notices for me?

Yes. We prepare the notices and have them served by our California Registered Process Server, then upload the required notices and LAHD Cover Sheet online within 3 business days.

What happens after I win the eviction?

We file the Judgment and Writ of Possession, prepare the Sheriff's Instructions, and coordinate the lockout. The Sheriff's Office typically posts a Notice to Vacate within about 2 weeks, with the lockout about a week later.

What Clients Say on Yelp

★★★★★

“Everything started out great got a little rough in the middle but finished outstanding. Los Angeles Paralegals lived up to their word and completed the task in the time that was allotted. I would recommend them to anyone that has dealt with a lawyer and understands how they work.”

— Kevin D. Yelp Review