Santa Clara County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Santa Clara County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the San Jose area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Court
Downtown Superior Court (DTS)
Courthouse Location
Downtown Superior Court (DTS)
191 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
How to File in Santa Clara 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 →