San Luis Obispo County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

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

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo - Civil & Family Law Branch

1050 Monterey St, Rm 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

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E-FilingMandatory

Odyssey eFileCA (Tyler Technologies) · for all civil case types since 1/1/2017; self-represented parties exempt

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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 (unlimited civil first paper, over $25,000)
Small Claims
$30.00
$30.00-$75.00 (by claim amount)
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in San Luis Obispo County, California is $435.00 (unlimited civil first paper, over $25,000)

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

    $30.00-$75.00 (by claim amount)

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

    $435.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Odyssey eFileCA. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in San Luis Obispo County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo - Civil & Family Law Branch, located at 1050 Monterey St, Rm 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. You can reach the clerk at (805) 706-3600.

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