Kings County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Kings County, California.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Kings

(559) 582-1010information@kings.courts.ca.gov

Self-Help & Jury

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$435
$435 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint over $35,000; Gov. Code 70611; eff. 2026-01-01)
Small Claims
$30
$30 (<=$1,500) / $50 ($1,500-$5,000) / $75 ($5,000-$12,500, natural persons); CCP 116.230; eff. 2026-01-01
Divorce / Family
$435
$435 (dissolution/legal separation/nullity petition; Gov. Code 70670; eff. 2026-01-01)