Cook Division
Filing information for Cook Division in Santa Maria, CA. Part of the Santa Barbara County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$12,500
Courthouse Details
Cook Division
312 East Cook Street, Building E
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Mailing Address
312-C East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Area Served
Santa Maria / Orcutt / Guadalupe / Los Alamos / New Cuyama/ Lompoc / Vandenberg / Hollister Ranch / The Santa Ynez Valley, including Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton and Ballard area of Santa Barbara County
How to File at Cook Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the Odyssey Guide & File program.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
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