Forms & Filings
Here you will find information regarding forms, schedules, and filing for the Kings County Superior Court.
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Statewide Fee Schedule
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Local Rules
County rules of court apart from the common California Rules of Court.
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California Courts Forms
For additional forms not found local to Kings County.
Mandatory Electronic Filing
Effective July 1, 2021 electronic filing is mandatory for all civil case types: Unlimited, Limited, Small Claims, Probate and Guardianships, Family Law, Family Support, Adoption and Mental Health. Exceptions will apply. Self-Represented parties are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement pursuant to California Rules of Court section 2.253(b)(2).
For More Information
For questions on the electronic filing process, contact the Court at the following extensions by case type.
| Case Type | Extension |
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| Civil Limited | (559) 582-1010 x6153 |
| Civil Unlimited | (559) 582-1010 x6151 |
| Probate | (559) 582-1010 x6145 |
| Family Law | (559) 582-1010 x6143 |
| Appellate | (559) 582-1010 x6154 |
Information & Resource Sheets
| Filing Type | Information and Resources Sheet |
|---|---|
| Change of Name | Information Sheet |
| Change of Name and Gender | Information Sheet |
| Civil Harassment Restraining Order | Information Sheet |
| Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse | Information Sheet |
| Fee Waiver | Information Sheet |
| Small Claims | Information Sheet |
| Filing Type | Information and Resource Sheet |
|---|---|
| Custody and Support Step 1 of 3 | Information Sheet 1 of 3 |
| Custody and Support Step 2 of 3 | Information Sheet 2 of 3 |
| Custody and Support Step 3 of 3 | Information Sheet 3 of 3 |
| Dissolution of Marriage Step 1 of 3 | Information Sheet 1 of 3 |
| Dissolution of Marriage Step 2 of 3 | Information Sheet 2 of 3 |
| Dissolution of Marriage Step 3 of 3 | Information Sheet 3 of 3 |
| Domestic Violence Restraining Order With Children | Information Sheet |
| Domestic Violence Restraining Order Without Children | Information Sheet |
| Parental Relationship Step 1 of 3 | Information Sheet 1 of 3 |
| Parental Relationship Step 2 of 3 | Information Sheet 2 of 3 |
| Parental Relationship Step 3 of 3 | Information Sheet 3 of 3 |
| Request for Order | Information Sheet |
| Summary Dissolution | Information Sheet |