Process service and court filing in San Joaquin County, California
5 San Joaquin County courthouses
- E-filing required
- E-filing available to attorneys via App File; mandatory status not confirmed from an official source
- E-filing system
- App File (appfile.sjcourts.org), the court's own e-filing portal
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $435.00 (unlimited civil, over $25,000); $370.00 (limited civil, $10,000-$25,000)
- Small claims fee
- $50.00 (claim over $1,500 up to $5,000; varies by amount per CCP 116.230)
- Family law petition fee
- $435.00 (petition for dissolution/legal separation/nullity)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. San Joaquin County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in San Joaquin 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
311 E. Main St, Suite 205
Stockton, CA 95202
(213) 249-9999 · stockton@nationwidelegal.com
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in San Joaquin County?
1Court lists e-filing in San Joaquin County as: E-filing available to attorneys via App File; mandatory status not confirmed from an official source. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which San Joaquin County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin - Stockton Courthouse, Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin - Lodi Courthouse, Department L-1, Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin - Manteca Branch. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in San Joaquin County?
$435.00 (unlimited civil, over $25,000); $370.00 (limited civil, $10,000-$25,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.