Process service and court filing in El Dorado County, California

Courts we file and serve in

4 El Dorado County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory per Local Rule 7.08.00 for civil, family law, probate, and small claims; self-represented exempt
E-filing system
Authorized Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$435.00 (unlimited civil over $35,000; limited civil $370 for $10,000-$35,000, $225 for $10,000 or less)
Small claims fee
$75.00 (over $5,000 up to $12,500); $30.00-$50.00 for claims $5,000 or less
Family law petition fee
$435.00 (dissolution/family law petition)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Placerville Main Street Branch495 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667(530) 621-5047Criminal
Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Placerville Building C Branch2850 Fairlane Ct, Suite 120, Placerville, CA 95667(530) 621-5047Family, Juvenile, Probate
Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Cameron Park Branch2927 Meder Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682(530) 621-5047Civil, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction, Juvenile
Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - South Lake Tahoe Branch1354 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150(530) 573-3075Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. El Dorado County court information on 1Court

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Is e-filing required in El Dorado County?

1Court lists e-filing in El Dorado County as: Mandatory per Local Rule 7.08.00 for civil, family law, probate, and small claims; self-represented exempt. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which El Dorado County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - Cameron Park Branch, Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado - South Lake Tahoe Branch. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in El Dorado County?

$435.00 (unlimited civil over $35,000; limited civil $370 for $10,000-$35,000, $225 for $10,000 or less), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in El Dorado County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is El Dorado County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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