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.

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Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Fontana District Courthouse

17780 Arrow Boulevard

Fontana, CA 92335

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Other Courthouse Locations

Barstow District Courthouse

235 East Mountain View Street

Barstow, CA 92311

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bear Valley Limited Service Office

477 Summit Blvd (Bear Valley Unified School District)

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Hours: 1st Wednesday of each month only, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Joshua Tree District Courthouse

6527 White Feather Road

Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Needles District Courthouse

1111 Bailey Ave

Needles, CA 92363

Hours: Physical clerk's office typically open 1st Friday of each month only; matters primarily handled via Remote Video Proceedings
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Victorville District Courthouse - Civil Division

14455 Civic Drive

Victorville, CA 92392

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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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 guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full California small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.