Orange County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Orange County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Anaheim area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Central Justice Center (Main Location)
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Other Courthouse Locations
Harbor Justice Center
4601 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
North Justice Center
1275 North Berkeley Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
West Justice Center
8141 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
How to File in Orange 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 →