Services
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eFiling Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / 35 MB total San Mateo County is an eFileCA court. Learn more, including how to connect your eFileCA and One Legal accounts>> |
Civil Limited (Mandatory) Civil Unlimited (Mandatory) Civil Complex (Mandatory) Small Claims (Voluntary) Family (Mandatory) Probate (Mandatory) |
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eService |
Available (Where eFiling is mandatory CA Rules of Court require that—with the exception of documents that must be personally served—documents be eServed) |
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Physical Filing Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Available for documents that are exempt from eFiling. |
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Courtesy Copy Delivery Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Available |
Court locations
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Hall of Justice (San Mateo) 400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 261-5100 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery same court day) |
Useful resources
FAQs
Which documents are exempt from eFiling?
As of July 1, 2021.
In General Civil case types:
- Civil Restraining Orders
- Proposed Judgment
- Ex Parte Motions and Oppositions thereto
- Abstract of Judgment
- Writ of Execution/Possession/Attachment
- Subpoena
- Administrative Records
- Abstract of Judgment
- Ex Parte's (Other than DVPA Restraining Order Filings)
- 170.1/3 Challenges
- Opposition to Commissioner pursuant to Local Rule 5.4
- Writ
- Abstract of Judgment
- Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value
- Appeal Documents
- Estate Planning Documents
- Letters of Conservatorship (Judicial Council form GC350)
- Letters of Guardianship (Judicial Council form GC250)
- Letters of Temporary Guardianship or Conservatorship (Judicial Council form GC150)
- Letters of Testamentary, of Administration with Will Annexed, of Administration or of Proposed Judgment
- Request for Appointment of California Probate Referee **in paper format unless an Order for Probate has been filed
- Special Administration (Judicial Council form DE150)
- Wills and Codicils
- Writ
How do I request a Motion hearing date?
The Court requires filers to indicate the hearing on the pleading after reviewing the Court’s online calendar for availability.
- The Court will notify you of changes upon filing or correct the date on the pleading in eFiling.
- Picking a date does not guarantee that date will be reserved.
How do I eFile under-seal documents?
- When eFiling, choose "Documents Lodged Conditionally Under Seal" from the drop-down on the Documents screen.
- You must include a copy of the order allowing you to file under seal, or the document may be rejected.