San Benito County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$435.00
E-filing
No
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$435.00

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

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of San Benito - Civil Division

450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4057

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 first-paper fee for an unlimited civil complaint (amount over $25,000); limited civil $370.00 (over $10,000-$25,000) or $225.00 ($10,000 or less). California Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2026-01-01 (Gov. Code 70611, 70613)
Small Claims
$30.00
$30.00 (claim $1,500 or less); $50.00 ($1,500.01-$5,000); $75.00 ($5,000.01-$10,000); $100.00 for frequent filers (Gov. Code 116.230)
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 first-paper fee for a family law/dissolution petition (Gov. Code 70670; Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2026-01-01)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in San Benito County, California is $435.00 first-paper fee for an unlimited civil complaint (amount over $25,000); limited civil $370.00 (over $10,000-$25,000) or $225.00 ($10,000 or less). California Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2026-01-01 (Gov. Code 70611, 70613)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in San Benito County?

    $30.00 (claim $1,500 or less); $50.00 ($1,500.01-$5,000); $75.00 ($5,000.01-$10,000); $100.00 for frequent filers (Gov. Code 116.230)

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

    $435.00 first-paper fee for a family law/dissolution petition (Gov. Code 70670; Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2026-01-01)

  • Can I e-file court documents in San Benito County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Multiple approved Electronic Filing Service Providers. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for San Benito County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in San Benito County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito - Civil Division, located at 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023. You can reach the clerk at (831) 636-4057.

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