San Bernardino County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in San Bernardino County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the San Bernardino area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (6)
6 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Fontana District Courthouse
17780 Arrow Boulevard
Fontana, CA 92335
Other Courthouse Locations
Barstow District Courthouse
235 East Mountain View Street
Barstow, CA 92311
Bear Valley Limited Service Office
477 Summit Blvd (Bear Valley Unified School District)
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Joshua Tree District Courthouse
6527 White Feather Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Needles District Courthouse
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Victorville District Courthouse - Civil Division
14455 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
How to File in San Bernardino 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 →