Monterey Courthouse
Filing information for Monterey Courthouse in Monterey, CA. Part of the Monterey County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$12,500
Courthouse Details
Monterey Courthouse
1200 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Mailing Address
1200 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
All of Monterey County for filing small claims documents.
How to File at Monterey Courthouse
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: The court uses multiple third-party Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs). Self-represented litigants are encouraged, but not required, to e-file.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideWrong court? Monterey County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Monterey County →For statewide rules, see the full California small claims court guide →