All California courts use the same basic set of forms for domestic violence restraining orders (DVRO). You can find the most commonly-used forms on this page. If you are not sure which forms to use, talk to your Self-Help Center or a lawyer.
Some courts have special local forms too. To see if you will need any special local forms, contact your court clerk or check your court’s website.
Looking for a copy of a restraining order? Contact the court where the case was filed.A domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) can provide you with protection right away. Once you turn in your request, a judge will decide quickly whether to grant temporary protection.
If the judge grants you a long-term restraining order, it can last up to five years. Before it expires, you can ask a judge to renew it beyond that.
These are the forms you will need to ask for a DVRO. You can get instructions for the entire process in: How to ask for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order.
Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DV-100)
Ask the judge for a restraining order and tell the judge why you need one.
The information on this form will help police enforce your restraining order. The court will not use the information on this form and the person you want a restraining order against will not get a copy.
The court will complete most of this form. You only need to complete numbers 1 and 2.
The court will complete most of this form. You only need to complete numbers 1, 2, and 3.
Leave this form blank. Your server will give this copy to the person you need protection from.
If you have children together, and also want child custody, parenting time, or child support orders:
Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders
Ask the judge for custody orders if you have children with the person you want a restraining order against.
If you believe that the other parent may take your child without your permission, you can ask the court to protect against this. To ask a judge for orders to prevent child abduction, you must complete form DV-108. This form is optional because you do not have to ask for these orders if you want to ask for custody.
On form DV-145, complete items 1 and 2. If the judge grants your request, the judge will complete the rest of this form and include it with form DV-110. This form is optional because you do not have to ask for these orders if you want to ask for custody.
If you want to ask for child support, check number 13 on form DV-100. Then fill out the FL-150. The FL-150 asks how much money you earn and what your expenses are. Complete this form and attach proof of your income (like paystubs) from the past two months to the form.
These are the forms you will need to ask to renew the restraining order. You can get instructions for the entire process in: How to ask to renew a restraining order.
| Form Name | Form Number | Purpose | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request to Renew Restraining Order | DV-700 | This form is a cover sheet for what you’ll share with your spouse. You must sign it. | Ask to renew a restraining order |
| Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (CLETS) | DV-710 | This form asks about how much money you earn and how you spend your money. You need to attach proof of your income from the past two months to the form. | |
| Confidential CLETS Information | CLETS-001 | The information on this form will help police enforce your restraining order. The court will not use the information on this form and the person you want a restraining order against will not get a copy. | |
| Proof of Personal Service (CLETS) | DV-200 | Use this form to prove to the court that the restrained person has been served in person. Your server fills out and signs the form. | Sheriff serves your request to renew |
| Form Name | Form Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Order to Register Out-of-State or Tribal Court Protective/Restraining Order (CLETS) | DV-600 | Ask the court to register a restraining order granted by another state, by a tribal court, or Canada. |
"Respond" means to let the judge and the other side know whether you agree or disagree with the request for restraining order, and why. Responding in writing is optional and there is no penalty if you don't. You must still turn in proof you turned in your firearms or ammunition if required.
Anything you put in your papers could be used against you in a criminal case. Talk to a lawyer if you have any concerns.
| Form Name | Form Number | Purpose | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respond to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order | DV-120 | Tell the judge and other side if you agree or disagree with a restraining order. | Respond to a Domestic Violence Restraining Order |
| Income and Expense Declaration | FL-150 | If the other side is asking for you to pay support or lawyer's fees, fill out FL-150. This form asks how much money you earn and what your expenses are. Attach proof of your income (like paystubs) from the past two months to the form. | |
| Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored | DV-800 | If there is a restrining order against you, even temporary, and you have forearms or ammunition, this shows the court that you turned in or sold their firearms as required. | How to obey orders prohibiting firearms and ammunition |
| Proof of Service by Mail (CLETS) | DV-250 | Tells the court that you had a copy of your response served by mail on the person asking for the restraining order. | Serve your response |
| Form Name | Form Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order | DV-720 | Tell the court and other side if you agree or disagree with the request to renew a restraining order. |
| Proof of Service by Mail (CLETS) | DV-250 | Tells the court that you had a copy of your response served by mail on the person asking to renew the restraining order. |