Request for Entry of Default (Fair Debt Buying Practices Act)

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form allows a creditor or debt buyer to request that a court enter a default judgment against a defendant who has not responded to a debt collection lawsuit within the required timeframe. Debt collectors and creditors use this form to move forward with collecting money owed when a defendant fails to defend themselves in court.