Monterey County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Monterey

Katy Grant (Court Executive Officer)

(831) 775-5400

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingMandatory for attorneys; permissive

eCourt via certified Electronic Filing Service Providers

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 (unlimited civil complaint)
Small Claims
$30
$30 (up to $1,500) / $50 ($1,500-$5,000) / $75 ($5,000-$12,500, natural persons) / $100 (frequent filers)
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (dissolution/legal separation/nullity petition)