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Small Claims Court in Tulare 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 Tulare 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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Tulare County

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Visalia
Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division
221 South Mooney Blvd Room 201, Visalia, CA, 93291
(559) 730-5000
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Porterville
Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division
300 E Olive Ave, Porterville, CA, 93257

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Tulare County has 2 courthouses listed above; Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division is one of them. Tulare County covers 41 ZIP codes, including the Alpaugh, Badger and California Hot Springs areas.

E-filing

Yes

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 Tulare County

Small claims in Tulare County

Residents of Tulare County, California, which has a population of 483,546, can file small claims cases through the Superior Court of California. The Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division operates at two locations, one in Visalia at 221 South Mooney Blvd Room 201, 93291, reachable at (559) 730-5000 and open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday, and one in Porterville at 300 E Olive Ave, 93257, reachable at (559) 782-3700 and open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday. The court serves communities across the county, including Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay, Orosi, Pixley, and Springville, and ZIP codes such as 93221, 93247, 93258, and 93274. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. Electronic filing is available. The county lies near Fresno County, Kings County, and Kern County. Court information is posted at https://www.tulare.courts.ca.gov/.

Where Tulare County hears these cases

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

Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division

221 South Mooney Blvd Room 201, Visalia, CA 93291
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division

300 E Olive Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Tulare County at a glance

Population483,546
Court sits inVisalia
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county41
Towns and cities34
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Tulare County

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

Alpaugh, Badger, California Hot Springs, Camp Nelson, Cutler, Dinuba, Ducor, Earlimart, Exeter, Farmersville, Goshen, Ivanhoe, Kaweah, Kings Canyon National Pk, Lemon Cove, Lindsay, Orosi, Pixley, Porterville, Posey, Richgrove, Sequoia National Park, Springville, Strathmore, Sultana, Terra Bella, Three Rivers, Tipton, Traver, Tulare, Visalia, Waukena, Woodlake, Yettem.

All 41 ZIP codes in Tulare County
9320193207932089321893219932219322393227932359323793244932479325693257932589326093261932629326593267932709327193272932749327593277932789327993282932869329093291932929360393615936189363393647936669367093673

Tulare County in context

Tulare County is the 18th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 483,546 residents. Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division, in Visalia, is about 19 miles from the Fresno County courthouse in Fresno and 10 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:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Tulare 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 Tulare 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
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FAQ

Tulare 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 Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division, Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Tulare County Superior Court Small Claims Division, 221 South Mooney Blvd Room 201, Visalia, CA 93291. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (559) 730-5000.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Alpaugh, Badger, California Hot Springs, Camp Nelson, Cutler, Dinuba, Ducor, Earlimart, Exeter, Farmersville, Goshen, Ivanhoe, Kaweah, Kings Canyon National Pk, Lemon Cove, Lindsay, Orosi, Pixley, Porterville, Posey, Richgrove, Sequoia National Park, Springville, Strathmore, Sultana, Terra Bella, Three Rivers, Tipton, Traver, Tulare, Visalia, Waukena, Woodlake, Yettem.

Official sources

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

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