Monterey County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Monterey County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Salinas area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Monterey Courthouse
1200 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Other Courthouse Locations
Marina Courthouse
3180 Del Monte Blvd
Marina, CA 93933
Serves: All of Monterey County for small claims hearings.
How to File in Monterey 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 →