Process service and court filing in Humboldt County, California
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
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Humboldt County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Humboldt County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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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.