Federal Civil Answer (Pro Se)
Respond to a civil complaint filed against you in U.S. District Court, following the official Pro Se 3 template: the caption, a paragraph-by-paragraph admit/deny/ lack-knowledge response (FRCP 8(b)), your affirmative defenses (FRCP 8(c)), any counterclaims, and the Rule 11 signature block. Your answer is generally due 21 days after you were served. Generated on your device as a draft to review — not legal advice.
Prepare your court document
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded; your answers are saved only on this device.
Frequently asked
When is my answer due?
Usually 21 days after you are served with the summons and complaint (60 days if the defendant is the United States) — confirm on your summons.
Can I add counterclaims?
Yes — there's a field for counterclaims, which are generated into their own section.