Del Norte County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Del Norte County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Crescent City area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,500

Court

Del Norte County Courthouse

Courthouse Location

Del Norte County Courthouse

450 H Street, Room 209

Crescent City, CA 95531

Phone: (707) 464-8115Hours: Court Clerk's Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Filing Counters: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

How to File in Del Norte County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action in Del Norte County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full California small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.