Nevada County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$435.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$435.00

At $435, the civil filing fee in Nevada County is about the same as nearby counties (median $435 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Nevada (Clerk of the Superior Court)

201 Church St., Nevada City, CA 95959
E-FilingYes for attorneys

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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 (unlimited civil complaint, amount over $35,000); Statewide Civil Fee Schedule, eff. 1/1/2026
Small Claims
$30
$30 (<=$1,500); $50 ($1,500-$5,000); $75 ($5,000-$12,500, natural persons); $100 (>12 claims/12 mo); eff. 1/1/2026
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (petition for dissolution/legal separation/nullity); eff. 1/1/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Nevada County, California is $435.00 (unlimited civil complaint, amount over $35,000); Statewide Civil Fee Schedule, eff. 1/1/2026.

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

    $30 (<=$1,500); $50 ($1,500-$5,000); $75 ($5,000-$12,500, natural persons); $100 (>12 claims/12 mo); eff. 1/1/2026.

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

    $435.00 (petition for dissolution/legal separation/nullity); eff. 1/1/2026.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Approved Electronic Filing Service Providers.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Nevada County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada (Clerk of the Superior Court), located at 201 Church St., Nevada City, CA 95959. You can reach the clerk at (530) 362-4309.

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