The Court provides this public Portal to allow attorneys and self-represented parties to electronically file new Adoption, Civil, Family, Probate and Small Claims cases using INTERNET EXPLORER (only). Payment is accepted by credit or debit card only. Please note there is a $10.00 convenience fee for filing of cases through the Portal. At this time, subsequent documents must be filed at the court.
Visit the Judicial Council of California website at the following link to identify the forms required for filing: http://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm
- Initiate a new case
- View case data
In order to electronically file cases with the Court, you will need to create an eFiling user account by clicking the "Register" link below. Click the "Log in" link below if you already have a user account.
To Register for a new account click Register
To Log In to an existing account click Log in
File a New Case
Instead of delivering or mailing a paper document to the Court, file your case with the Court electronically. You will need to provide the filing documents (in PDF format), as well as basic information about the case, including what other parties are involved.
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Search
The Superior Court is pleased to provide a case search for retrieving basic case information. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and Small Claims case types. Only public civil cases are available.
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Request Case Access
If you are a litigant, attorney or other person involved on particular case, you may request access to that case from this website. Upon being granted access, you will have access to the case from your My Cases index.
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