El Dorado County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$225 to $435
New civil suit · Superior Court
E-filing
Required
Through Authorized Electronic Filing Service Providers
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$225 to $435
Small claims$30 to $75
Divorce / family$435

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $435, the civil filing fee in El Dorado County is about the same as nearby counties (median $435 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado
Call the clerk
Jury service
(530) 621-7469

Courthouses in El Dorado County

CivilProbateSmall ClaimsTrafficEvictionJuvenile

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Cameron Park Branch

Address
2927 Meder Rd, Cameron Park, 95682
FamilyJuvenileProbate

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Placerville Building C Branch

Address
2850 Fairlane Ct, Suite 120, Placerville, 95667
Criminal

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Placerville Main Street Branch

Address
495 Main St, Placerville, 95667
CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbateSmall ClaimsTraffic

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - South Lake Tahoe Branch

Address
1354 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, 96150

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in El Dorado County?

    The civil filing fee in El Dorado County, California is $435.00 (unlimited civil over $35,000; limited civil $370 for $10,000-$35,000, $225 for $10,000 or less)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in El Dorado County?

    $75.00 (over $5,000 up to $12,500); $30.00-$50.00 for claims $5,000 or less.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in El Dorado County?

    $435.00 (dissolution/family law petition)

  • Can I e-file court documents in El Dorado County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Authorized Electronic Filing Service Providers. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for El Dorado County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at public-portal-eldorado.journaltech.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in El Dorado County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. You can reach the clerk at (530) 621-5047.

El Dorado County Superior Court: (530) 621-5047, Hours & $435 Filing Fee | 1Court