San Luis Obispo County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the San Luis Obispo area.

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Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

San Luis Obispo Branch Small Claims

1050 Monterey St, Room 220

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Phone: (805) 706-3600Hours: Counter Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Phone Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Other Courthouse Locations

Paso Robles Branch Small Claims

901 Park Street

Paso Robles, CA 93446

Serves: Cities and towns within San Luis Obispo County, including but not limited to: San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Avila Beach, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Cambria, Nipomo, Grover Beach, Baywood-Los Osos, Cayucos, Templeton, Oceano, Santa Margarita, San Simeon, Lake Nacimiento, San Miguel, Creston, Shandon.

Phone: (805) 706-3600Hours: Counter Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Phone Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

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How to File in San Luis Obispo County

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E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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.

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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.