Process Server & Court Filing in San Mateo County, CA

Courts we file and serve in

3 San Mateo County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory (most case types) (attorneys in civil/complex/small claims since 6/1/2020; family & probate since 1/21/2020; self-represented generally not required)
E-filing system: Odyssey eFileCA (certified EFSPs)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $435 (first paper, unlimited civil, over $35,000)
Small claims fee: $30 (≤$1,500); $50 (to $5,000); $75 (to $12,500); $100 (>12 claims)
Family law petition fee: $435 (dissolution/legal separation/nullity)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Hall of Justice and Records400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063(650) 261-5100Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Northern Branch1050 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080(650) 877-5770Traffic, CivilE-filing

Southern Branch500 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063(650) 261-5100Family, JuvenileE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. San Mateo County court information on 1Court

Our services in San Mateo County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in San Mateo County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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 San Mateo County?

1Court lists e-filing in San Mateo County as: Mandatory (most case types) (attorneys in civil/complex/small claims since 6/1/2020; family & probate since 1/21/2020; self-represented generally not required). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which San Mateo County courthouses hear civil cases?

Hall of Justice and Records, Northern Branch. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$435 (first paper, unlimited civil, over $35,000), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 San Mateo County, California