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SUR-230Mandatory

Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

This form is a declaration used to tell the court about asking for a judgment when a case is either uncontested or when one or more parties have not shown up in court. It involves agreements related to a gestational carrier agreement.

The court describes it as: Tell the court more about your request to enter a judgment based on an agreement or the default of a party or parties in the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in cases involving gestational carrier agreements when the parties agree on the outcome or when some parties have not appeared in court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for both the Petitioner and the Respondent, meaning either party can complete parts of it.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form allows parties to request that the court issue a judgment without further evidence, but it also addresses what happens if a party does not appear.
What is the purpose of the declaration?
It is used to declare facts and agreements to the court to help the judge enter a final judgment.

Revision history

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

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