Process Server & Court Filing in Merced County, CA

Courts we file and serve in

5 Merced County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys in civil; permissive for self-represented
E-filing system: Odyssey eFileCA (Tyler) via certified EFSPs
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $435.00 (unlimited civil, first paper)
Small claims fee: $30 (up to $1,500) / $50 ($1,500-$5,000) / $75 ($5,000-$12,500)
Family law petition fee: $435.00 (dissolution/legal separation/nullity petition)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Ogletree Jr. Courthouse2260 N St, Merced, CA 95340(209) 725-4100Family, Criminal

Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Old Merced Courthouse (21st Street Building)627 W 21st St, Merced, CA 95340(209) 725-4100Civil, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic

Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Traffic Division720 W 20th St, Merced, CA 95340(209) 725-4107Traffic

Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Los Banos - Robert M. Falasco Justice Center1159 G St, Los Banos, CA 93635(209) 725-4124Civil, Criminal, Juvenile, Small Claims, Traffic

Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Juvenile Justice (Courtroom 11)2840 W Sandy Mush Rd, Merced, CA 95341(209) 725-4119Juvenile

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

Our services in Merced County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Merced County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Merced County?

1Court lists e-filing in Merced County as: Mandatory for attorneys in civil; permissive for self-represented. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Merced County courthouses hear civil cases?

Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Old Merced Courthouse (21st Street Building), Superior Court of California, County of Merced - Los Banos - Robert M. Falasco Justice Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$435.00 (unlimited civil, first paper), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Merced 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 Merced County service priced?

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

Process service and court filing in Merced County, California