California · San Luis Obispo County

Small Claims Court in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo
Superior Court of California - County of San Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims
1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408

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 Luis Obispo County are handled at Superior Court of California - County of San Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims in San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo County covers 35 ZIP codes, including the Arroyo Grande, Atascadero and Avila Beach areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in San Luis Obispo County

Small claims in San Luis Obispo County

Small claims cases in San Luis Obispo County, California are handled by the Superior Court of California through the Superior Court if California - County of San Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims, located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 93408. The small claims counter is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (805) 706-3600, option 4, and information is posted at https://www.slo.courts.ca.gov/. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The court serves a county of 281,843 residents and covers communities including Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, Los Osos and Templeton, along with ZIP codes such as 93401, 93405, 93420, 93422, 93433, 93442 and 93446. San Luis Obispo County lies near Santa Barbara County, Kings County and Monterey County. Electronic filing is available in this county.

Where San Luis Obispo County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - County of San Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims

1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

San Luis Obispo County at a glance

Population281,843
Court sits inSan Luis Obispo
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county35
Towns and cities20
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in San Luis Obispo County

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

Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Cambria, Cayucos, Creston, Grover Beach, Harmony, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Oceano, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Margarita, Shandon, Templeton.

All 35 ZIP codes in San Luis Obispo County
9340193402934039340593406934079340893409934109341293420934219342293423934249342893430934329343393435934429344393444934459344693447934489344993451934529345393461934659347593483

San Luis Obispo County in context

San Luis Obispo County is the 24th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 281,843 residents. Superior Court of California - County of San Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims, in San Luis Obispo, is about 40 miles from the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Barbara and 46 miles from the Kings County courthouse in Hanford.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in San Luis Obispo County

Cases prepared since Jan 202421
Most common disputeUnpaid debts
Median claim$6,700

Also frequent here: broken contracts (5). Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for San Luis Obispo County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
Start your claim
FAQ

San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - County of San Luis Obispo: Civil Division, Small Claims, 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (805) 706-3600.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Cambria, Cayucos, Creston, Grover Beach, Harmony, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Oceano, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Margarita, Shandon, Templeton.

Official sources

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

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