Process service and court filing in Mendocino County, California
2 Mendocino County courthouses
- E-filing system
- eFileCA (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $435 first paper in an unlimited civil case (over $35,000); $370 first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 up to $35,000 (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024)
- Small claims fee
- $30 for a claim of $1,500 or less; $50 for a claim over $1,500 to $5,000; $75 for a claim over $5,000 to $12,500 (natural persons)
- Family law petition fee
- $435 petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Mendocino County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Mendocino County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Which Mendocino County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino - Ukiah - Mendocino County Courthouse, Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino - Fort Bragg - Ten Mile Branch. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Mendocino County?
$435 first paper in an unlimited civil case (over $35,000); $370 first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 up to $35,000 (statewide fee schedule effective January 1, 2024), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.