Santa Cruz County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz - Civil Division

(831) 420-2200

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Filing Fees
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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; heard at Watsonville Courthouse)
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)