California · Placer County

Small Claims Court in Placer 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 Placer County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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Placer County

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

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Roseville
Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse
10820 Justice Center Dr., Roseville, CA, 95678
(916) 408-6000
2
Auburn
Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse
101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA, 95603
(916) 408-6000
3
Tahoe City
Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Tahoe Courtroom
2501 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
(530) 584-3460

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.

Placer County has 3 courthouses listed above; Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse is one of them. Placer County covers 32 ZIP codes, including the Alta, Applegate and Auburn areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Placer County

Small claims in Placer County

Small claims cases in Placer County, California are heard within the Superior Court of California, which serves a county population of 433,822 and communities including Roseville, Auburn, Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, Colfax, Foresthill, Granite Bay and Tahoe City, along with ZIP codes such as 95603, 95648, 95661, 95678, 95746 and 95765. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. Filings and hearings take place at the Placer County Superior Court of Roseville, Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, located at 10820 Justice Center Dr. in Roseville, 95678, which can be reached at (916) 408-6000, and at the same named courthouse at 101 Maple Street in Auburn, 95603, reachable at (530) 745-2000. Both locations operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. The Placer County Superior Court of Roseville, Tahoe Courtroom sits at 2501 N Lake Blvd in Tahoe City, 96145, with a phone number of (530) 584-3460 and hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays. Electronic filing is available, and court information is posted at http://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/.

Where Placer County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse

10820 Justice Center Dr., Roseville, CA 95678
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse

101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Tahoe Courtroom

2501 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Placer County at a glance

Population433,822
Court sits inRoseville
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county32
Towns and cities27
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Placer County

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

Alta, Applegate, Auburn, Carnelian Bay, Colfax, Dutch Flat, Emigrant Gap, Foresthill, Gold Run, Granite Bay, Homewood, Kings Beach, Lincoln, Loomis, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Norden, Olympic Valley, Penryn, Rocklin, Roseville, Sheridan, Soda Springs, Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, Truckee, Weimar.

All 32 ZIP codes in Placer County
9560295603956049563195648956509565895661956639567795678956819570195703957139571495715957179572295724957289573695746957479576596140961419614396145961469614896162

Placer County in context

Placer County is the 22nd most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 433,822 residents. Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, in Roseville, is about 18 miles from the Nevada County courthouse in Nevada City and 10 miles from the El Dorado County courthouse in Cameron Park.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in Placer County

Cases prepared since Jan 202427
Most common disputeUnpaid debts
Median claim$6,250

Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Placer 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 Placer County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $1,500: $30
  • Claims up to $5,000: $50
  • Claims over $5,000: $75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouses listed above
Or let Squabble file it
Start your claim
FAQ

Placer 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 Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Tahoe Courtroom.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Placer County Superior Court of Roseville - Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, 10820 Justice Center Dr., Roseville, CA 95678. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (916) 408-6000.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Alta, Applegate, Auburn, Carnelian Bay, Colfax, Dutch Flat, Emigrant Gap, Foresthill, Gold Run, Granite Bay, Homewood, Kings Beach, Lincoln, Loomis, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Norden, Olympic Valley, Penryn, Rocklin, Roseville, Sheridan, Soda Springs, Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, Truckee, Weimar.

Official sources

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

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