California · Del Norte County

Small Claims Court in Del Norte County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Del Norte County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Del Norte County

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Crescent City
Superior Court of California - Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division
450 H Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531
(707) 464-8115

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Del Norte County are handled at Superior Court of California - Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division in Crescent City. Del Norte County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Crescent City, Fort Dick and Gasquet areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Del Norte County

Small claims in Del Norte County

Residents of Del Norte County, California, which has a population of 27,009, can file small claims cases through the Superior Court of California at the Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division, located at 450 H Street in Crescent City, 95531. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The courthouse is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by phone at (707) 464-8115, and information is posted at https://www.dncourt.com/. Electronic filing is available. The county covers Crescent City, Fort Dick, Gasquet, Klamath and Smith River, along with the ZIP codes 95531, 95532, 95538, 95543, 95548 and 95567. Del Norte County lies near Humboldt County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County, each of which is served by its own courts within the Superior Court of California system.

Where Del Norte County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division

450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court sitedncourt.com

Del Norte County at a glance

Population27,009
Court sits inCrescent City
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county6
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Del Norte County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Crescent City, Fort Dick, Gasquet, Klamath, Smith River.

ZIP codes:

955319553295538955439554895567

Del Norte County in context

Del Norte County is the 49th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 27,009 residents. Superior Court of California - Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division, in Crescent City, is about 33 miles from the Humboldt County courthouse in Eureka.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Del Norte County

$12,500
Maximum claim
$12,500 maximum
$30–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by California

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Del Norte County

Filing fee
$30–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Del Norte County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $12,500 for individuals, $6,250 for a business.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Superior Court of California - Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - Del Norte County Courthouse: Small Claims Division, 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (707) 464-8115.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Crescent City, Fort Dick, Gasquet, Klamath, Smith River.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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