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Watsonville Courthouse

Filing information for Watsonville Courthouse in Watsonville, CA. Part of the Santa Cruz County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$12,500

Courthouse Details

Watsonville Courthouse

1 Second Street, Room 300

Watsonville, CA 95076

Mailing Address

1 Second Street, Room 300

Watsonville, CA 95076

Phone: (831) 786-7200Email: selfhelp.information@santacruzcourt.org

Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Area Served

All of Santa Cruz County

How to File at Watsonville Courthouse

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Santa Cruz County Superior Court uses third-party e-filing service providers (EFSPs). A list of approved providers is available at the e-filing URL. The court's 'Odyssey Guide & File' system helps prepare small claims forms and can submit them for e-filing.

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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For statewide rules, see the full California small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.