San Francisco County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in San Francisco County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the San Francisco area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$12,500
Court
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco - Civic Center Courthouse
Courthouse Location
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco - Civic Center Courthouse
400 McAllister Street, Room 103
San Francisco, CA 94102
How to File in San Francisco County
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.
Important for San Francisco County: San Francisco has the highest rents in California, making security deposit disputes a very common small claims case here. The city also has strong tenant protections.
Ready to take action in San Francisco County?
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 →