Civil Law and Motion Filing Information: Civil Law and Motion filings may be filed at the front counter or placed in the Civil Law and Motion drop box of the Hall of Justice Building located at 813 6th Street, Room 212 (2nd Floor), Sacramento, CA 95814.
Certified copies of divorce decrees are only available from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was filed.
Every case-initiating document filed in the Central District must be filed electronically, except: (a) in criminal cases; (b) in sealed cases, or where leave to file the case under seal is sought; or (c) where the filer is exempt from e-filing pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.2(a), such as parties who are not represented by ...
If appearing remotely, you are required to participate in your hearing using a device that has video and audio capability (i.e. computer, smartphone, or tablet) unless you apply in writing to the Court and receive permission from the Court (3) days prior to your scheduled court date to appear by telephone.
Go to the Civil Records Unit in the Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse Room 102, or call the Civil Records Unit at 916-874-7186. Most civil court files are public records and may be viewed by anyone. To see a court file, you must present valid picture identification, such as a current driver's license.
As of January 16, 2024, Sacramento County Superior Court has expanded electronic filing (e-Filing) to Civil cases handled at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse and Hall of Justice Building. Until further notice, e-Filing is permissive (optional) for all parties.
The Public Case Access System provides you with the ability to search for cases by name, case number, or filing date. In Civil and Probate cases, you are able to view information regarding case participants, events, and documents (where applicable).
Scheduling an appointment will eliminate wait time, as walk-ins may wait as long as 2 hours. The average appointment lasts approximately 30 minutes. Marriage licenses are issued on the day of your appointment and are valid for 90 days. If not used within 90 days, a new license must be purchased.
We can only issue copies of marriage certificates for licenses issued in Sacramento County since 1850. You can order in person, by mail, fax, e-mail or online. If you have questions, please contact us.
You may now access our ONLINE SERVICES to conduct record searches on a person or by case number. However, there are provisions in which you can also request either in person at the justice center or submit via mail.