Tulare County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Visalia Division - County Civic Center

221 S. Mooney Blvd.

Visalia, CA 93291

Phone: (559) 730-5000Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Dinuba Division

640 South Alta Avenue

Dinuba, CA 93618

Serves: All of Tulare County

Phone: (559) 595-6400Hours: Public window open for limited services on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The office is closed on Tuesday and Friday.

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Porterville Division

300 E. Olive Ave.

Porterville, CA 93257

Serves: All of Tulare County

Phone: (559) 782-3700Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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How to File in Tulare 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.