California · Solano County

Small Claims Court in Solano 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 Solano 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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Solano County

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

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Fairfield
Superior Court of California - County of Solano: Old Solano Courthouse
580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA, 94533
(707) 207-7335

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 Solano County are handled at Superior Court of California - County of Solano: Old Solano Courthouse in Fairfield. Solano County covers 16 ZIP codes, including the Benicia, Birds Landing and Dixon areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Solano County

Small claims in Solano County

Residents of Solano County, California, which has a population of 455,101, can file small claims cases through the Superior Court of California. Small claims matters in the county are handled at the Superior Court of California - County of Solano: Old Solano Courthouse, located at 580 Texas St in Fairfield, 94533, which can be reached at (707) 207-7335. The claim limit in small claims court is $12,500. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court serves communities across the county, including Benicia, Dixon, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo, along with ZIP codes such as 94510, 94571, 94589, and 95688. Electronic filing is available. Additional information about the courthouse is posted at https://solano.courts.ca.gov/location/fairfield-courthouse-old-solano-courthouse. Solano County lies near Yolo County, Napa County, and Contra Costa County, and cases arising in those nearby counties are handled by their own superior courts.

Where Solano County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - County of Solano: Old Solano Courthouse

580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Solano County at a glance

Population455,101
Court sits inFairfield
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county16
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Solano County

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

Benicia, Birds Landing, Dixon, Elmira, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Travis Afb, Vacaville, Vallejo.

ZIP codes:

94510945129453394534945359457194585945899459094591945929562095625956879568895696

Solano County in context

Solano County is the 19th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 455,101 residents. Superior Court of California - County of Solano: Old Solano Courthouse, in Fairfield, is about 16 miles from the Yolo County courthouse in Woodland and 7 miles from the Napa County courthouse in Napa.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in Solano County

Cases prepared since Jan 202432
Most common disputeProperty damage
Median claim$5,700

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

Sources for Solano County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Solano 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 Solano 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

Solano 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 Solano: Old Solano Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - County of Solano: Old Solano Courthouse, 580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (707) 207-7335.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Benicia, Birds Landing, Dixon, Elmira, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Travis Afb, Vacaville, Vallejo.

Official sources

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

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