CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileSmall ClaimsTraffic
Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino - Fort Bragg - Ten Mile Branch
Address
700 S Franklin St, Fort Bragg, 95437
Phone
Mendocino County courts
Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.
Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Filing fees
Official fee schedule| Filing type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil lawsuit | $370 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 Mendocino County is about the same as nearby counties (median $435 across 6 nearby counties).
Clerk & court records
Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino
Kim Turner (Court Executive Officer)
Courthouses in Mendocino County
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino - Ukiah - Mendocino County Courthouse
Address
100 N State St, Ukiah, 95482
Phone
Need papers served or filed in Mendocino County? Nationwide Legal, our partner company, handles process service and court filing here.
Official links
- Case searchLook up a case by number or partymendocino.courts.ca.gov
- E-filing portalFile documents electronicallymendocino.courts.ca.gov
- Fee scheduleThe court's official fee listmendocino.courts.ca.gov
- Online paymentsPay fines, fees and costsmendocinocountycasuperiorcourt.municipalonlinepayments.com
- Self-helpHelp for people without a lawyermendocino.courts.ca.gov
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.