You make the decisions.
We prepare the paperwork.
Divorce & Family Documents
Flat-fee document preparation for divorce, legal separation, custody, support and related family matters.
Learn More Planning DocumentsWills & Living Trusts
Preparation of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives at your direction.
Learn More Business DocumentsLLCs & Corporations
Business formation documents for customers who have already decided which entity and filings they need.
Learn MoreProfessional document preparation with personal, local service.
By The People connects Californians with independently owned document preparation offices. Five locations provide registered Legal Document Assistant services, while the Arroyo Grande corporate office provides paralegal support under attorney direction and supervision.
Tell Us What You Need
Contact your nearest location and tell the document preparer what service you are requesting.
Provide Your Information
Your documents are prepared from the information and instructions you provide.
Receive Your Documents
Your local office explains its own process for delivery, filing assistance and next steps.
What can we prepare for you?
Service availability varies by California location. Explore dedicated pages for commonly requested self-help document-preparation services.
Family Law Document Preparation
Divorce, legal separation, custody, visitation, support, parentage and settlement documents for self-represented clients.
Divorce Document Preparation
Flat-fee preparation of divorce and legal separation paperwork for self-represented clients.
Estate Planning Documents
Living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives and related estate planning documents.
Probate Document Preparation
Probate petitions, supporting forms, estate transfer documents and related paperwork.
Eviction Document Preparation
Notices, unlawful detainer paperwork and supporting landlord-tenant court documents.
Business Formation Documents
LLC, corporation, DBA and related business formation document preparation.
Find a California document preparation office near you.
Each California office has a dedicated page identifying its local contact information, service area, services and service model.
Ridgecrest
(760) 382-2481
View office →Arroyo Grande
(805) 941-1113
View office →Chatsworth
(818) 280-3239
View office →Fairfield
(707) 428-9871
View office →San Bernardino
(323) 209-5099
View office →Sherman Oaks
(425) 785-2158
View office →Looking for WE THE PEOPLE in Fort Myers, Florida? Visit the Fort Myers location page.
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