Process service and court filing in Humboldt County, California

Courts we file and serve in

1 Humboldt County courthouse

E-filing required
Not available (paper filing only)
New civil complaint fee
$435.00 (unlimited civil complaint/first paper, amount over $35,000; Gov. Code 70611; CA Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2026-01-01)
Small claims fee
$30 (claim $1,500 or less), $50 ($1,500-$5,000), $75 (over $5,000, natural persons); CCP 116.230
Family law petition fee
$435.00 (petition for dissolution/legal separation/nullity, first paper; Gov. Code 70670(b); eff. 2026-01-01)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Humboldt County Courthouse825 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501(707) 445-7256Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic

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

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Humboldt County?

1Court lists e-filing in Humboldt County as: Not available (paper filing only). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Humboldt County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Humboldt County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

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

$435.00 (unlimited civil complaint/first paper, amount over $35,000; Gov. Code 70611; CA Statewide Civil Fee Schedule eff. 2026-01-01), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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