Services
| eFiling |
Civil Limited (Voluntary) Civil Unlimited (Voluntary) Small Claims (Voluntary) Family/Adoption (Voluntary) Probate (Voluntary) |
| eService |
Available
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Physical Filing Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Civil Limited
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Courtesy Copy Delivery Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Available |
Court locations
| Court address | Services |
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Old Solano Courthouse (Fairfield) 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 207-7335 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:59 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing |
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Hall of Justice (Family Law-Probate) 600 Union Avenue Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 207-7340 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:59 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing |
Useful resources
FAQs
What types of cases can I eFile?
In Solano, eFiling is permissive for all non-criminal case types, which includes Civil, Small Claims, Family Law, Probate and Adoption. At this time, the Court does not offer eFiling for Criminal, Traffic and Juvenile cases.
Are any documents exempt from eFiling?
The following documents are exempt from eFiling:
- Any Order with an original judicial officer’s signature;
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders;
- Civil Harassment Restraining Orders;
- Workplace Violence Restraining Orders;
- Gun Violence Restraining Orders;
- Family Law Request for Entry of Default;
- Family Law Judgment and Notice of Entry of Judgment;
- Original will and codicil
- Probate Letters and Bonds
- Copy Request
- Exhibits to be lodged for Hearings or Trials
- Subpoenaed Documents
- Request for Administrative Records
- Any paper document ordered by the court to be filed in a clerk’s office
How do I eFile documents requiring a Judge's signature?
The document requiring a signature must be its own lead document. Any letter or cover sheet accompanying the document must be submitted under a separate filing code as its own lead document.
Can Judicial Council forms be eFiled?
Yes. Judicial Council forms are fillable and can be uploaded for eFiling.
What if I cannot find the document name for the document I am filing?
If you are unable to identify the document you are filing in the list of document names, you must use the names of the document that most closely describes your filing. If you are unsure about the document name(s), please check that the filing fee(s) are correct before submitting your document(s). There is a “comments” field if you need to include any additional explanation for the filing staff.
Can I request a refund of court filing fees?
Yes. You can request a refund of court filing fees only. Requests must be submitted in writing and may be submitted in person at the filing window or via U.S. Mail to the location where the case is assigned. The request will be reviewed by the Court.
Approved refund request for eFiled documents will be refunded to the EFSP pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 411.20 and Government Code Section 6159.
Refunds will be processed for the following reasons:
- Fees were inappropriately charged by the Court;
- Fees were inappropriately charged due to Court system errors;
- Fees were inappropriately charged to a party after a fee waiver has been granted;
- Fees were inappropriately charged to an agency that is exempt per GC 6103;
- Fees that are ordered refunded by the judicial officer.
NOTE: Requests for Refund of Electronic Filing Service Provider processing fees must be submitted to the EFSP for processing.
What is the difference between my refund being denied and rejected?
Denied means the request was not deemed to be a valid reason for a refund and will not be processed. Rejected means that the Request for Refund form was not thoroughly completed and was missing information, or the information was incorrect and needs to be returned for completeness or correction.