The San Bernardino County forms you need
San Bernardino County requires 3 forms to open a small claims case:
- SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court
- SC-104 Proof of Service
- SC-140 Notice of Appeal (Small Claims)
We keep the current San Bernardino County versions. The forms are not the hard part — filling them out is. The claim has to describe what happened in the language the court expects, and that is where most first-time filers get sent home to try again.
- Claim limit
- $12,500
- Filing fee
- $30–$75
- Court
- Small Claims Court
- File online
- Yes
Where to file these forms
Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino — Small Claims Division
17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335
909-350-9322
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (uniform hours pattern published for other San Bernardino districts; not independently confirmed for the Fontana District specifically)
- In person at the district courthouse with venue over the case (by appointment)
- By mail to that district courthouse
- Electronically through a court-approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (voluntary for self-represented litigants, live since May 8, 2023)
Walk-in filing is available at 5 locations: Barstow District, Fontana District, Joshua Tree District, Needles District, Big Bear satellite (1st Wednesday of each month, via Barstow District).
Common questions
What forms do I need for small claims in San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County requires: SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court; SC-104 Proof of Service; SC-140 Notice of Appeal (Small Claims). File them at Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino — Small Claims Division.
Where do I file small claims forms in San Bernardino County?
Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino — Small Claims Division, 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana. You may also be able to file online.
How much does it cost to file in San Bernardino County?
The filing fee is $30–$75, plus $15 per defendant for service. Fees change — confirm with the clerk at 909-350-9322.
The San Bernardino County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Both San Bernardino County forms, completed with your claim in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino — Small Claims Division's address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Answer a few questions first. See your claim written out before you pay anything.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-23 · Sourced from sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov (Small Claims Division, civil fee schedule, phone roster, Where Can I File, e-filing), leginfo.legislature.ca.gov (CCP 116.220/116.221/116.230/116.232) and Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 116.110-116.950 (The Small Claims Act). See how we verify.