- Every California court
- Forms & rules
- Business & case records
- 65+ years in California
Find official California court websites, court forms, rules, filing fees, business records, and county recording resources. We picked these links for clients arranging service of process, court filing, and other litigation support, and we checked every one in October 2026. If a link stops working, let us know at (800) 675-5376.
Find a California Court or Case
- Find a California Court (opens in a new tab)
The Judicial Council's court finder. Search by county or city for superior courts, the Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
courts.ca.gov - California Superior Courts (opens in a new tab)
Links to the websites of all 58 county superior courts.
courts.ca.gov - Los Angeles Superior Court Case Search (opens in a new tab)
Look up civil, family law, probate, criminal, and small claims cases by case number or party name. Civil and small claims document images are available for a fee.
lacourt.ca.gov
Our California e-filing guide covers the e-filing rules, courtesy copy requirements, and courthouses for 46 superior courts.
Southern California Superior Courts
Official websites for the courts our clients use most, with a link to our e-filing guide for each one. For any other county, use the statewide directory above.
- Los Angeles Superior Court (opens in a new tab)lacourt.ca.govLos Angeles County e-filing rules
- Orange County Superior Court (opens in a new tab)occourts.orgOrange County e-filing rules
- Riverside County Superior Court (opens in a new tab)riverside.courts.ca.govRiverside County e-filing rules
- San Bernardino County Superior Court (opens in a new tab)sanbernardino.courts.ca.govSan Bernardino County e-filing rules
- San Diego County Superior Court (opens in a new tab)sdcourt.ca.govSan Diego County e-filing rules
- Ventura County Superior Court (opens in a new tab)ventura.courts.ca.govVentura County e-filing rules
Court Forms, Rules, and Fees
- California Court Forms (opens in a new tab)
Judicial Council forms used in every California court, searchable by form name or number.
courts.ca.gov - Proof of Service Forms (opens in a new tab)
Proof of service forms and their instructions, from the courts' self-help site.
selfhelp.courts.ca.gov - California Rules of Court (opens in a new tab)
The statewide rules for filing, formatting, e-filing, and court procedure.
courts.ca.gov - California Code of Civil Procedure (opens in a new tab)
The statutes on service of process, filing deadlines, discovery, and enforcing judgments.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov - California Civil Filing Fees (opens in a new tab)
The Judicial Council's current statewide civil fee schedule.
courts.ca.gov - California Court Holidays (opens in a new tab)
Days the courts are closed, for counting filing and service deadlines.
courts.ca.gov
For fillable court forms, follow the court's download instructions and use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader (opens in a new tab) rather than filling them in a web browser.
Service of Process and Business Records
- Serving Court Papers (opens in a new tab)
The courts' overview of service of process, who can serve papers, and how to prove service.
selfhelp.courts.ca.gov - California Business Search (bizfile) (opens in a new tab)
The Secretary of State's portal to look up corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, their status, and their agent for service of process.
sos.ca.gov - Serving a Business Through the Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
When a business can't be served directly, a court can order service through the Secretary of State. This page explains what to deliver.
sos.ca.gov - Los Angeles County Sheriff Civil Services (opens in a new tab)
The levying officer for writs, bank levies, wage garnishments, and evictions in Los Angeles County.
lasd.org - Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Offices (opens in a new tab)
Addresses and phone numbers for WCAB district offices throughout California.
dir.ca.gov
Need papers served or a levy delivered? See our process serving rates, our directory of bank levy service locations, and our Secretary of State filing services.
Appellate and Supreme Courts
- California Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)
The state's six appellate districts.
appellate.courts.ca.gov - Supreme Court of California (opens in a new tab)
California's highest court.
supreme.courts.ca.gov - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (opens in a new tab)
The federal appeals court for California and the western states.
ca9.uscourts.gov - Supreme Court of the United States (opens in a new tab)supremecourt.gov
Federal Courts and Case Records
U.S. District Courts in California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California (opens in a new tab)cacd.uscourts.gov
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (opens in a new tab)caed.uscourts.gov
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (opens in a new tab)cand.uscourts.gov
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (opens in a new tab)casd.uscourts.gov
U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in California
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California (opens in a new tab)cacb.uscourts.gov
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California (opens in a new tab)caeb.uscourts.gov
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California (opens in a new tab)canb.uscourts.gov
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California (opens in a new tab)casb.uscourts.gov
Find a Federal Court or Case
- Federal Court Finder (opens in a new tab)
Find any federal court in the country by location.
uscourts.gov - PACER: Federal Case Records (opens in a new tab)
Search federal court case information and documents. An account is required, and fees may apply.
pacer.uscourts.gov
Southern California County Recorders
- Los Angeles County Recorder (opens in a new tab)
Record property documents and request real estate and vital records.
lavote.gov - Orange County Clerk-Recorder (opens in a new tab)ocrecorder.com
- Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (opens in a new tab)rivcoacr.org
- San Bernardino County Recorder: Document Recording (opens in a new tab)arc.sbcounty.gov
- San Diego County Recorder: Recording (opens in a new tab)sdarcc.gov
Recording a deed, lien, or abstract? We e-record documents in 47 California counties.
Resource Questions
How do I find a California court's website?
Use the Judicial Council's Find a California Court tool or its list of all 58 superior courts, both linked on this page. Each superior court's website has its local rules, courthouse locations, and case information.
Where can I find a California business's agent for service of process?
Search the business on the Secretary of State's bizfile portal. The business record lists its status and its registered agent for service of process.
Where do I find California court forms?
The Judicial Council's court forms page has every statewide form, searchable by name or number. For fillable forms, download them and use Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I look up a federal court case?
Federal case records are on PACER, which requires an account and may charge fees. Each federal court's website also explains how to search its cases.
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