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Instructions for Motion to Place Documents Under Seal Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 367.3

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2021

This form provides instructions on how to ask the court to keep certain documents private in a civil case when a person is using a fake name (pseudonym) because they are part of the Safe at Home program. It explains the steps needed to have previously filed documents removed from public view.

The court describes it as: Explains how to ask the court to make your information confidential in a civil case as a participant of the Safe at Home program.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by a person who is an active participant in the Safe at Home address confidentiality program and is using a fake name in a civil court case. It is used when that person wants the court to seal documents that were already filed in the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should use this form?
This form is for a person who is an active participant in the Safe at Home program and is using a fake name in a civil court case.
When should I use this form?
Use this form only when you want the court to seal documents that were already filed in the case. It is not for when you are filing your own documents.
What does this form help with?
It helps a person get their name and private details removed from the public record by sealing documents that were already filed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.

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