Mendocino County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$435
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$435

At $435, the civil filing fee in Mendocino County is about the same as nearby counties (median $435 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino

Kim Turner (Court Executive Officer)

100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

Self-Help & Jury

Civil Complaint
$435
$435 first paper in an unlimited civil case (over $35,000); $370 first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 up to $35,000 (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024)
Small Claims
$30
$30 for a claim of $1,500 or less; $50 for a claim over $1,500 to $5,000; $75 for a claim over $5,000 to $12,500 (natural persons)
Divorce / Family
$435
$435 petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Mendocino County, California is $435 first paper in an unlimited civil case (over $35,000); $370 first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 up to $35,000 (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Mendocino County?

    $30 for a claim of $1,500 or less; $50 for a claim over $1,500 to $5,000; $75 for a claim over $5,000 to $12,500 (natural persons)

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

    $435 petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Mendocino County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileCA.

  • Is there a free online case search for Mendocino County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at mendocino.courts.ca.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Mendocino County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino, located at 100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. You can reach the clerk at (707) 463-4664.

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