Placer County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

At $435, the civil filing fee in Placer County is about the same as nearby counties (median $435 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Placer - Clerk's Office

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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 (unlimited civil first paper); limited over $10,000 = $370.00; $10,000 or less = $225.00 (statewide, eff. 1/1/2026)
Small Claims
$30
$30 (up to $1,500); $50 ($1,500.01-$5,000); $75 ($5,000.01-$12,500, natural persons)
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (petition for dissolution/legal separation/nullity, statewide eff. 1/1/2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Placer County, California is $435.00 (unlimited civil first paper); limited over $10,000 = $370.00; $10,000 or less = $225.00 (statewide, eff. 1/1/2026)

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

    $30 (up to $1,500); $50 ($1,500.01-$5,000); $75 ($5,000.01-$12,500, natural persons)

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

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

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Journal Technologies.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at webportal.placerco.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Placer County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of Placer - Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (916) 408-6000.

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