California · Yolo County

Small Claims Court in Yolo 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 Yolo 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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Yolo County

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

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Woodland
Superior Court of California - County of Yolo
1000 Main St., Woodland, CA, 95695
(530) 406-6704

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 Yolo County are handled at Superior Court of California - County of Yolo in Woodland. Yolo County covers 21 ZIP codes, including the Brooks, Capay and Clarksburg 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 Yolo County

Small claims in Yolo County

Residents of Yolo County, California, which has a population of 225,251, 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 Yolo, located at 1000 Main St. in Woodland, 95695. The claim limit for small claims cases in California 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 can be reached by phone at (530) 406-6704, and information is posted at http://www.yolo.courts.ca.gov/. Electronic filing is available. The county covers communities including Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, Esparto, Clarksburg, and Knights Landing, along with ZIP codes such as 95616, 95618, 95691, 95694, 95695, and 95776. Yolo County lies near Napa County, Solano County, and Sutter County. The court processes small claims filings and schedules hearings for cases brought within these limits.

Where Yolo County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

1000 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Yolo County at a glance

Population225,251
Court sits inWoodland
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county21
Towns and cities15
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Yolo County

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

Brooks, Capay, Clarksburg, Davis, Dunnigan, Esparto, Guinda, Knights Landing, Madison, Rumsey, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, Yolo, Zamora.

ZIP codes:

956059560695607956129561695617956189562795637956459565395679956919569495695956979569895776957989579995937

Yolo County in context

Yolo County is the 27th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 225,251 residents. Superior Court of California - County of Yolo, in Woodland, is about 19 miles from the Napa County courthouse in Napa and 16 miles from the Solano County courthouse in Fairfield.

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 Yolo 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 Yolo County

Filing fee
$30–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Yolo 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 Yolo.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - County of Yolo, 1000 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (530) 406-6700.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Brooks, Capay, Clarksburg, Davis, Dunnigan, Esparto, Guinda, Knights Landing, Madison, Rumsey, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, Yolo, Zamora.

Official sources

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

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