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San Mateo County, California · Courts and legal help

Find small claims court help in San Mateo County

Local small-claims court information and procedural assistance. Filing limits and appeal rules depend on the current applicable procedure.

1 provider · 1 official link · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In San Mateo County, 1 state agency publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (2) and appointments (1). 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the San Mateo County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
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Superior Court of California

Superior Court for San Mateo County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.

Small Claims Division — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

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Availability · Local Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Small Claims Hearing Calendars require an in-person appearance. Remote Zoom appearances will be available for those who may have a hardship and are unable to appear in person.
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Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 1

Small Claims Hearing Calendars require an in-person appearance. Remote Zoom appearances will be available for those who may have a hardship and are unable to appear in person.

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Availability · Local Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Small Claims hearings will take place either at the Hall of Justice at the County Center Complex in Redwood City or at the Northern Branch in South San Francisco. Read about hearing schedules
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Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3

Small Claims hearings will take place either at the Hall of Justice at the County Center Complex in Redwood City or at the Northern Branch in South San Francisco. Read about hearing schedules

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Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
Appointments · Local small-claims instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
For assistance with your case, please sign up for Small Claims Advisory. Appointments will become available each Tuesday morning. Read about Small Claims Advisor
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Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local appointment instructions and limitations

For assistance with your case, please sign up for Small Claims Advisory. Appointments will become available each Tuesday morning. Read about Small Claims Advisor

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Small Claims

Small Claims

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