Stanislaus County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

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

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Civil Clerk's Office

Hugh K. Swift (Court Executive Officer / Clerk of the Court)

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E-FilingPermissive

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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 (unlimited civil, first paper; limited civil over $10,000 = $370)
Small Claims
$30
Heard within Superior Court; $30 (claim $1,500 or less), $50 ($1,500.01-$5,000), $75 (over $5,000); $100 for frequent filers
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (dissolution/family law petition, first paper)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Stanislaus County, California is $435.00 (unlimited civil, first paper; limited civil over $10,000 = $370)

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

    Heard within Superior Court; $30 (claim $1,500 or less), $50 ($1,500.01-$5,000), $75 (over $5,000); $100 for frequent filers.

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

    $435.00 (dissolution/family law petition, first paper)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Odyssey eFileCA.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at stanportal.stanct.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Stanislaus County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Civil Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (209) 530-3100.

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