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Porterville Division

Filing information for Porterville Division in Porterville, CA. Part of the Tulare County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$12,500

Courthouse Details

Porterville Division

300 E. Olive Ave.

Porterville, CA 93257

Phone: (559) 782-3700Email: selfhelp@tulare.courts.ca.gov

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Area Served

All of Tulare County

How to File at Porterville Division

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: You must eFile documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). The court accepts electronically filed documents in Small Claims cases.

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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Data verified May 6, 2026.