California · Humboldt County

Small Claims Court in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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Humboldt County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Eureka
Humboldt Superior Court
825 5th St, Eureka, CA, 95501
(707) 445-7256

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 Humboldt County are handled at Humboldt Superior Court in Eureka. Humboldt County covers 38 ZIP codes, including the Alderpoint, Arcata and Bayside areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Humboldt County

Small claims in Humboldt County

Small claims cases in Humboldt County, California are heard by the Superior Court of California at the Humboldt Superior Court, located at 825 5th St in Eureka, 95501. The court serves a county of about 132,380 residents and covers communities including Arcata, Fortuna, Mckinleyville, Ferndale, Garberville, Hoopa, and Blue Lake, along with ZIP codes such as 95503, 95521, 95540, and 95546. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The courthouse is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by phone at (707) 445-7256, and information is posted at https://www.humboldt.courts.ca.gov/. Electronic filing is available. Humboldt County lies near Trinity County, Del Norte County, and Siskiyou County, each of which has its own court locations, so cases arising in those counties are handled elsewhere.

Where Humboldt County hears these cases

Humboldt Superior Court

825 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501
Hours
Monday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Humboldt County at a glance

Population132,380
Court sits inEureka
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county38
Towns and cities35
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Humboldt County

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

Alderpoint, Arcata, Bayside, Blocksburg, Blue Lake, Bridgeville, Carlotta, Cutten, Eureka, Ferndale, Fields Landing, Fortuna, Garberville, Honeydew, Hoopa, Hydesville, Kneeland, Korbel, Loleta, Mckinleyville, Miranda, Myers Flat, Orick, Orleans, Petrolia, Phillipsville, Redcrest, Redway, Rio Dell, Samoa, Scotia, Trinidad, Weott, Whitethorn, Willow Creek.

All 38 ZIP codes in Humboldt County
9550195502955039551195514955189551995521955249552595526955289553495536955379554095542955459554695547955499555095551955539555495555955569555895559955609556295564955659556995570955719557395589

Humboldt County in context

Humboldt County is the 35th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 132,380 residents. Humboldt Superior Court, in Eureka, is about 33 miles from the Del Norte County courthouse in Crescent City.

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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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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

Humboldt 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 Humboldt Superior Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Humboldt Superior Court, 825 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501. Hours: Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (707) 445-7256.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Alderpoint, Arcata, Bayside, Blocksburg, Blue Lake, Bridgeville, Carlotta, Cutten, Eureka, Ferndale, Fields Landing, Fortuna, Garberville, Honeydew, Hoopa, Hydesville, Kneeland, Korbel, Loleta, Mckinleyville, Miranda, Myers Flat, Orick, Orleans, Petrolia, Phillipsville, Redcrest, Redway, Rio Dell, Samoa, Scotia, Trinidad, Weott, Whitethorn, Willow Creek.

Official sources

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

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