Advertising scope: This page identifies a category of clerical document preparation that a participating office may offer. It does not select or recommend forms, determine eligibility, explain legal rights, or provide advice about deadlines, remedies or strategy.
Professional document preparation for self-represented clients.
LLC, corporation, DBA and related business formation document preparation. By The People offices work from the information and instructions supplied by customers who have chosen to handle their legal matter without attorney representation.
California availability: This page concerns self-help document preparation for California matters. Services, procedures and pricing vary by independently owned office.
Business formation documents we can prepare
Once a customer has selected the business structure and filing choices, a participating office can prepare the formation paperwork from those instructions. Services vary by location and may include related organizational documents.
- LLC formation documents
- Corporation formation documents
- Statements of information
- DBA filings
- Operating agreements
- Bylaws and initial minutes
How the process works
Contact the office nearest you, describe the document service you are requesting, provide the facts and information needed for the paperwork, and receive a flat-fee quote. The local office will explain its own intake, turnaround, delivery and filing-assistance process.
Common questions
What can California business formation document preparation include?
The exact documents depend on the service requested and the office handling the matter. Contact your nearest By The People office for the specific documents it prepares.
Can By The People give me legal advice?
No. California Legal Document Assistants prepare documents at the customer's specific direction and do not provide legal advice or representation.
How much does document preparation cost?
Pricing varies by service and location. By The People offices generally use flat-fee pricing rather than hourly attorney billing.
Are filing fees included?
Court filing fees, recording fees, service fees and other third-party costs are separate unless the office specifically states that they are included.