Mendocino County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Mendocino County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ukiah area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Mendocino County Courthouse
100 North State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Other Courthouse Locations
Ten Mile Branch Court
700 South Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Serves: Entirety of Mendocino County. Jurors are selected from the entire county for both court locations.
How to File in Mendocino County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
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 get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full California small claims court guide →