San Mateo County Superior Court — Small Claims Division — CA · BenchPath

San Mateo County Superior Court — Small Claims Division

High confidence· verified October 8, 2026Divisional InstructionsSmall Claims Division, Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo; the court's web page https://sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/divisions/small-claims-division, fetched 2026-10-08.

Summary

Hearing calendars in person, Zoom on a hardship (the hardship, Zoom and in-person protocols); small claims notices of appeal e-filed as new case filings (SC-140 naming the existing case number).

Applies to

California > First Appellate District > San Mateo County > Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo

Requirement

Small Claims Hearings Small Claims Hearing Calendars require an in-person appearance. Remote Zoom appearances will be available for those who may have a hardship and are unable to appear in person. Hardship Protocol Zoom Appearance Protocol In Person Appearance Protocol SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION Join Zoom Session: https://sanmateocourt.zoomgov.com/j/1619426124?pwd=SVlEZjYzdWE5M3FmQ2RlVHlQZXNKUT09 Please click here for information on your remote small claims mediation session. LOOKING FOR CASE INFORMATION? START HERE! You might be able to find or review info regarding a case online San Mateo County Superior Court Records Index How Do I . . . Find out Hearing Schedules Small Claims hearings will take place either at the Hall of Justice at the County Center Complex in Redwood City or at the Northern Branch in South San Francisco. Read about hearing schedules Find out more about Forms SC-100: Plaintiff's Claim & Order to Go to Small Claims Court SC-103: Fictitious Business Name Declaration Read about forms Get to know more Info on Small Claims Cases The Small Claims Information page for self-help provides resources and information on the following: how to file money limits, forms you need, common case types, statute of limitations, and more Read about Info on Small Claims Cases Find out more about Other Resources The court provides this information to help you with the Small Claims process. For legal advice about your case, you may: consult your own attorney, or ask for attorney services. Glossary of Terms & Forms Read about Other Resources Small Claims Advisor For assistance with your case, please sign up for Small Claims Advisory. Appointments will become available each Tuesday morning. Read about Small Claims Advisor Find out more about Small Claims Mediation Program Read about Small Claims Mediation Program Court Judicial District and Geographical Areas To File Small Claims Notice of Appeal Through e-Filing Please file all Notices of Appeal under "New Case Filings." Do NOT file Notices of Appeal under the existing case number. Instead, you should include the existing case number in the SC-140 Notice of Appeal form. Small Claims Appeals cases will be assigned new case numbers upon filings. Contact Us NOTE: The Clerk's Office will continue to accept and process Emergency Ex Parte, Domestic Violence and all Temporary Restraining Order Petitions, and Civil Ex Partes. Small Claims Clerk's Office Southern Branch: Hall of Justice & Records 400 County Center, 1st Floor, Room A, Redwood City, CA 94063 [Directions] Phone Number : (650) 261-5100 option 6 Phone Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office Hours: (except Court Holidays): BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To Schedule an Appointment Email: If you have questions specific to your case, you may click here to email the clerk's office.

Source of truth

Small Claims Hearings Small Claims Hearing Calendars require an in-person appearance. Remote Zoom appearances will be available for those who may have a hardship and are unable to appear in person. Hardship Protocol Zoom Appearance Protocol In Person Appearance Protocol SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION Join Zoom Session: https://sanmateocourt.zoomgov.com/j/1619426124?pwd=SVlEZjYzdWE5M3FmQ2RlVHlQZXNKUT09 Ple

Official source: Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo — court website
Source health: Healthy · checked September 28, 2026
Effective date: —
Last verified: October 8, 2026benchpath-ca-t4-san-mateo-2026-10-08

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