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Small Claims Court in San Francisco 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.

Claims up to $12,500 Squabble handles the filing No lawyer at the hearing
Local Courts

Where to file small claims in San Francisco 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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San Francisco County

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

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San Francisco
Superior Court of California - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department
400 McAllister St. Room 103, San Francisco, CA, 94102
(415) 551-4000

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 San Francisco County are handled at Superior Court of California - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department in San Francisco. San Francisco County covers 65 ZIP codes, including the San Francisco areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

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

In this county

Filing in San Francisco County

Small claims in San Francisco County

San Francisco County, California, has a population of 827,526 and is served by the Superior Court of California, which handles small claims matters for the area. Small claims cases in the county are heard at the Superior Court of California - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department, located at 400 McAllister St. Room 103 in San Francisco, 94102. The claim limit in small claims court is $12,500. The court can be reached at (415) 551-4000, and information is posted at https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org/divisions/small-claims. The department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is available. The county covers the town of San Francisco and includes ZIP codes such as 94103, 94107, 94110, 94114, 94118, and 94122, among others. San Francisco County lies near Marin County, San Mateo County, and Contra Costa County, each of which is served by its own court locations.

Where San Francisco County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department

400 McAllister St. Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

San Francisco County at a glance

Population827,526
Court sits inSan Francisco
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county65
Towns and cities1
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in San Francisco County

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

San Francisco.

All 65 ZIP codes in San Francisco County
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San Francisco County in context

San Francisco County is the 13th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 827,526 residents. Superior Court of California - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department, in San Francisco, is about 8 miles from the Marin County courthouse in San Rafael and 11 miles from the San Mateo County courthouse in Redwood City.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in San Francisco County

Cases prepared since Jan 202477
Most common disputeBroken contracts
Median claim$5,400

Also frequent here: landlord and tenant disputes (13) and unpaid debts (11). Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for San Francisco County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in San Francisco County

$12,500
Maximum claim
$12,500 maximum
$30–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
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 San Francisco County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $1,500: $30
  • Claims up to $5,000: $50
  • Claims over $5,000: $75
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

San Francisco 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 - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - County of San Francisco: Small Claims Department, 400 McAllister St. Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (415) 551-4000.
Which towns does this county cover?+
San Francisco.

Official sources

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

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